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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.10, 356.49 and 188.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.10, 356.49 and 188.05 is: 259.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.10 : 356.49 = 188.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.10/356.49 = 188.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.10x = 356.49 × 188.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.10x = 67,035.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,035.22/258.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.73

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