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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.33, 356.97 and 188.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.33, 356.97 and 188.61 is: 260.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.33 : 356.97 = 188.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.33/356.97 = 188.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.33x = 356.97 × 188.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.33x = 67,327.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,327.48/258.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.62

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