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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.23, 356.22 and 188.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.23, 356.22 and 188.18 is: 259.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.23 : 356.22 = 188.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.23/356.22 = 188.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.23x = 356.22 × 188.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.23x = 67,033.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,033.48/258.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.59

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