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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.23, 357.36 and 189.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.23, 357.36 and 189.37 is: 261.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.23 : 357.36 = 189.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.23/357.36 = 189.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.23x = 357.36 × 189.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.23x = 67,673.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,673.26/259.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.05

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