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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.62, 356.72 and 188.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.62, 356.72 and 188.56 is: 260.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.62 : 356.72 = 188.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.62/356.72 = 188.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.62x = 356.72 × 188.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.62x = 67,261.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,261.34/258.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.08

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