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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.99, 387.99 and 194.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.99, 387.99 and 194.16 is: 290.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.99 : 387.99 = 194.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.99/387.99 = 194.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.99x = 387.99 × 194.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.99x = 75,332.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,332.14/258.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.87

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