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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.84, 357.28 and 191.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.84, 357.28 and 191.60 is: 264.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.84 : 357.28 = 191.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.84/357.28 = 191.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.84x = 357.28 × 191.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.84x = 68,454.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,454.85/258.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.47

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