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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.23, 355.98 and 188.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.23, 355.98 and 188.37 is: 259.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.23 : 355.98 = 188.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.23/355.98 = 188.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.23x = 355.98 × 188.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.23x = 67,055.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,055.60/258.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.67

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