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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.22, 357.52 and 189.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.22, 357.52 and 189.42 is: 261.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.22 : 357.52 = 189.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.22/357.52 = 189.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.22x = 357.52 × 189.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.22x = 67,720.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,720.49/259.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.25

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