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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.87, 357.29 and 199.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.87, 357.29 and 199.76 is: 275.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.87 : 357.29 = 199.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.87/357.29 = 199.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.87x = 357.29 × 199.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.87x = 71,369.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,369.47/258.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.70

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