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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.08, 356.38 and 192.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.08, 356.38 and 192.47 is: 265.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.08 : 356.38 = 192.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.08/356.38 = 192.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.08x = 356.38 × 192.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.08x = 68,592.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,592.46/258.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.78

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