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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.02, 357.48 and 189

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.02, 357.48 and 189 is: 260.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.02 : 357.48 = 189 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.02/357.48 = 189/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.02x = 357.48 × 189
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.02x = 67,563.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,563.72/259.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.84

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