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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.54, 356.43 and 188.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.54, 356.43 and 188.46 is: 259.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.54 : 356.43 = 188.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.54/356.43 = 188.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.54x = 356.43 × 188.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.54x = 67,172.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,172.80/258.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.82

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