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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.68, 357.44 and 192.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.68, 357.44 and 192.39 is: 265.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.68 : 357.44 = 192.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.68/357.44 = 192.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.68x = 357.44 × 192.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.68x = 68,766.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,766.62/258.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.84

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