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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258, 356.28 and 189.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258, 356.28 and 189.36 is: 261.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258 : 356.28 = 189.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258/356.28 = 189.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258x = 356.28 × 189.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258x = 67,465.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,465.18/258
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.49

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