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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.23, 357.61 and 189.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.23, 357.61 and 189.18 is: 260.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.23 : 357.61 = 189.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.23/357.61 = 189.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.23x = 357.61 × 189.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.23x = 67,652.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,652.66/259.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.98

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