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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.90, 388.73 and 201.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.90, 388.73 and 201.22 is: 302.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.90 : 388.73 = 201.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.90/388.73 = 201.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.90x = 388.73 × 201.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.90x = 78,219.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,219.78/258.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.13

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