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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.88, 387.48 and 197.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.88, 387.48 and 197.68 is: 295.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.88 : 387.48 = 197.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.88/387.48 = 197.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.88x = 387.48 × 197.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.88x = 76,597.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,597.05/258.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.88

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