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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.19, 395.19 and 258.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.19, 395.19 and 258.33 is: 387.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.19 : 395.19 = 258.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.19/395.19 = 258.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.19x = 395.19 × 258.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.19x = 102,089.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,089.43/263.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.89

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