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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.82, 356.48 and 193.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.82, 356.48 and 193.22 is: 266.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.82 : 356.48 = 193.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.82/356.48 = 193.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.82x = 356.48 × 193.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.82x = 68,879.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,879.07/258.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.13

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