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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.95, 357.27 and 203.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.95, 357.27 and 203.63 is: 280.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.95 : 357.27 = 203.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.95/357.27 = 203.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.95x = 357.27 × 203.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.95x = 72,749.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,749.10/258.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.94

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