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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.52, 357.15 and 192.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.52, 357.15 and 192.91 is: 266.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.52 : 357.15 = 192.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.52/357.15 = 192.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.52x = 357.15 × 192.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.52x = 68,897.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,897.81/258.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.51

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