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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.17, 355.73 and 188.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.17, 355.73 and 188.10 is: 259.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.17 : 355.73 = 188.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.17/355.73 = 188.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.17x = 355.73 × 188.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.17x = 66,911.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,911.87/258.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.18

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