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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.15, 355.41 and 192.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.15, 355.41 and 192.54 is: 265.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.15 : 355.41 = 192.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.15/355.41 = 192.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.15x = 355.41 × 192.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.15x = 68,430.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,430.64/258.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.08

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