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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.68, 356.57 and 196.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.68, 356.57 and 196.26 is: 270.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.68 : 356.57 = 196.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.68/356.57 = 196.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.68x = 356.57 × 196.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.68x = 69,980.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,980.43/258.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.53

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