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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.94, 388.04 and 194.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.94, 388.04 and 194.86 is: 292.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.94 : 388.04 = 194.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.94/388.04 = 194.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.94x = 388.04 × 194.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.94x = 75,613.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,613.47/258.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.01

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