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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.32, 357.57 and 189.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.32, 357.57 and 189.26 is: 260.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.32 : 357.57 = 189.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.32/357.57 = 189.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.32x = 357.57 × 189.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.32x = 67,671.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,671.91/259.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.96

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