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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.33, 355.87 and 188.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.33, 355.87 and 188.21 is: 259.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.33 : 355.87 = 188.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.33/355.87 = 188.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.33x = 355.87 × 188.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.33x = 66,979.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,979.42/258.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.27

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