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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.38, 355.80 and 192.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.38, 355.80 and 192.76 is: 265.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.38 : 355.80 = 192.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.38/355.80 = 192.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.38x = 355.80 × 192.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.38x = 68,584.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,584.01/258.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.44

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