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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.08, 356.16 and 192.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.08, 356.16 and 192.32 is: 265.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.08 : 356.16 = 192.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.08/356.16 = 192.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.08x = 356.16 × 192.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.08x = 68,496.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,496.69/258.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.41

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