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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.88, 387.96 and 194.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.88, 387.96 and 194.56 is: 291.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.88 : 387.96 = 194.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.88/387.96 = 194.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.88x = 387.96 × 194.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.88x = 75,481.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,481.50/258.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.57

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