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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.50, 357.03 and 188.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.50, 357.03 and 188.87 is: 260.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.50 : 357.03 = 188.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.50/357.03 = 188.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.50x = 357.03 × 188.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.50x = 67,432.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,432.26/258.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.86

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