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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.43, 389.66 and 258.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.43, 389.66 and 258.19 is: 384.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.43 : 389.66 = 258.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.43/389.66 = 258.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.43x = 389.66 × 258.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.43x = 100,605.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,605.50/261.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.83

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