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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.60, 357.23 and 193.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.60, 357.23 and 193.91 is: 267.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.60 : 357.23 = 193.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.60/357.23 = 193.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.60x = 357.23 × 193.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.60x = 69,269.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,269.17/258.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.86

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