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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.94, 356.82 and 193.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.94, 356.82 and 193.33 is: 266.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.94 : 356.82 = 193.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.94/356.82 = 193.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.94x = 356.82 × 193.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.94x = 68,984.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,984.01/258.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.41

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