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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.26, 357.48 and 193.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.26, 357.48 and 193.65 is: 267.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.26 : 357.48 = 193.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.26/357.48 = 193.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.26x = 357.48 × 193.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.26x = 69,226.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,226.00/259.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.01

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