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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.16, 355.96 and 188.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.16, 355.96 and 188.08 is: 259.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.16 : 355.96 = 188.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.16/355.96 = 188.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.16x = 355.96 × 188.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.16x = 66,948.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,948.96/258.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.33

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