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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.89, 386.84 and 195.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.89, 386.84 and 195.94 is: 292.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.89 : 386.84 = 195.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.89/386.84 = 195.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.89x = 386.84 × 195.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.89x = 75,794.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,794.52/258.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.77

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