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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.28, 356.58 and 193

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.28, 356.58 and 193 is: 266.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.28 : 356.58 = 193 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.28/356.58 = 193/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.28x = 356.58 × 193
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.28x = 68,819.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,819.94/258.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.45

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