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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.10, 358.12 and 193.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.10, 358.12 and 193.49 is: 267.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.10 : 358.12 = 193.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.10/358.12 = 193.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.10x = 358.12 × 193.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.10x = 69,292.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,292.43/259.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.44

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