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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.04, 356.23 and 188.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.04, 356.23 and 188.02 is: 259.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.04 : 356.23 = 188.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.04/356.23 = 188.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.04x = 356.23 × 188.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.04x = 66,979.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,979.04/258.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.57

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