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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.09, 356.48 and 192.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.09, 356.48 and 192.88 is: 266.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.09 : 356.48 = 192.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.09/356.48 = 192.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.09x = 356.48 × 192.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.09x = 68,756.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,756.90/258.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.41

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