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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.08, 357.54 and 193.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.08, 357.54 and 193.32 is: 266.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.08 : 357.54 = 193.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.08/357.54 = 193.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.08x = 357.54 × 193.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.08x = 69,119.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,119.63/259.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.79

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