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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.89, 387.77 and 189.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.89, 387.77 and 189.05 is: 283.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.89 : 387.77 = 189.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.89/387.77 = 189.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.89x = 387.77 × 189.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.89x = 73,305.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,305.03/258.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.16

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