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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.24, 356.44 and 192.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.24, 356.44 and 192.96 is: 266.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.24 : 356.44 = 192.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.24/356.44 = 192.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.24x = 356.44 × 192.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.24x = 68,778.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,778.66/258.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.34

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