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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.89, 356.82 and 188.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.89, 356.82 and 188.93 is: 260.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.89 : 356.82 = 188.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.89/356.82 = 188.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.89x = 356.82 × 188.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.89x = 67,412.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,412.22/258.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.39

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