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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.65, 357.25 and 193.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.65, 357.25 and 193.45 is: 267.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.65 : 357.25 = 193.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.65/357.25 = 193.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.65x = 357.25 × 193.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.65x = 69,108.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,108.23/258.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.19

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