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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.87, 357.33 and 206.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.87, 357.33 and 206.51 is: 285.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.87 : 357.33 = 206.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.87/357.33 = 206.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.87x = 357.33 × 206.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.87x = 73,792.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,792.22/258.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.06

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