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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.17, 356.13 and 188.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.17, 356.13 and 188.33 is: 259.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.17 : 356.13 = 188.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.17/356.13 = 188.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.17x = 356.13 × 188.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.17x = 67,068.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,068.18/258.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.79

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