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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.19, 357.68 and 193.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.19, 357.68 and 193.88 is: 267.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.19 : 357.68 = 193.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.19/357.68 = 193.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.19x = 357.68 × 193.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.19x = 69,347.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,347.00/259.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.55

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