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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.62, 356.92 and 188.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.62, 356.92 and 188.90 is: 260.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.62 : 356.92 = 188.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.62/356.92 = 188.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.62x = 356.92 × 188.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.62x = 67,422.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,422.19/258.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.70

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