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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258, 355.28 and 192.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258, 355.28 and 192.39 is: 264.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258 : 355.28 = 192.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258/355.28 = 192.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258x = 355.28 × 192.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258x = 68,352.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,352.32/258
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.93

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