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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.57, 356.76 and 193.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.57, 356.76 and 193.05 is: 266.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.57 : 356.76 = 193.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.57/356.76 = 193.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.57x = 356.76 × 193.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.57x = 68,872.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,872.52/258.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.36

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