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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.89, 357.30 and 191.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.89, 357.30 and 191.75 is: 264.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.89 : 357.30 = 191.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.89/357.30 = 191.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.89x = 357.30 × 191.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.89x = 68,510.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,510.49/258.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.64

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