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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.96, 388.44 and 201.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.96, 388.44 and 201.45 is: 302.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.96 : 388.44 = 201.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.96/388.44 = 201.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.96x = 388.44 × 201.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.96x = 78,251.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,251.24/258.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.18

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