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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.95, 357.09 and 189.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.95, 357.09 and 189.02 is: 260.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.95 : 357.09 = 189.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.95/357.09 = 189.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.95x = 357.09 × 189.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.95x = 67,497.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,497.15/258.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.66

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