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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.48, 357 and 193.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.48, 357 and 193.20 is: 266.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.48 : 357 = 193.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.48/357 = 193.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.48x = 357 × 193.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.48x = 68,972.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,972.40/258.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.84

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