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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.05, 355.95 and 188.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.05, 355.95 and 188.01 is: 259.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.05 : 355.95 = 188.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.05/355.95 = 188.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.05x = 355.95 × 188.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.05x = 66,922.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,922.16/258.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.34

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