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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.98, 357.10 and 188.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.98, 357.10 and 188.91 is: 260.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.98 : 357.10 = 188.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.98/357.10 = 188.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.98x = 357.10 × 188.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.98x = 67,459.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,459.71/258.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.48

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