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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.34, 355.56 and 192.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.34, 355.56 and 192.70 is: 265.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.34 : 355.56 = 192.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.34/355.56 = 192.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.34x = 355.56 × 192.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.34x = 68,516.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,516.41/258.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.22

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