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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.40, 357.07 and 188.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.40, 357.07 and 188.34 is: 260.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.40 : 357.07 = 188.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.40/357.07 = 188.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.40x = 357.07 × 188.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.40x = 67,251.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,251.47/258.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.26

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