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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.92, 357.45 and 193.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.92, 357.45 and 193.58 is: 267.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.92 : 357.45 = 193.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.92/357.45 = 193.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.92x = 357.45 × 193.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.92x = 69,195.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,195.17/258.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.25

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