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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.25, 357.65 and 189.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.25, 357.65 and 189.14 is: 260.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.25 : 357.65 = 189.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.25/357.65 = 189.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.25x = 357.65 × 189.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.25x = 67,643.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,643.19/259.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.92

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