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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.85, 356.16 and 200.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.85, 356.16 and 200.53 is: 275.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.85 : 356.16 = 200.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.85/356.16 = 200.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.85x = 356.16 × 200.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.85x = 71,420.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,420.76/258.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.92

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