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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.45, 356.40 and 188.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.45, 356.40 and 188.52 is: 259.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.45 : 356.40 = 188.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.45/356.40 = 188.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.45x = 356.40 × 188.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.45x = 67,188.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,188.53/258.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.97

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