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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.63, 357.11 and 188.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.63, 357.11 and 188.83 is: 260.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.63 : 357.11 = 188.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.63/357.11 = 188.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.63x = 357.11 × 188.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.63x = 67,433.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,433.08/258.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.73

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