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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.24, 356.08 and 188.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.24, 356.08 and 188.53 is: 259.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.24 : 356.08 = 188.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.24/356.08 = 188.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.24x = 356.08 × 188.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.24x = 67,131.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,131.76/258.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.96

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