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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.34, 358.20 and 189.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.34, 358.20 and 189.29 is: 261.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.34 : 358.20 = 189.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.34/358.20 = 189.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.34x = 358.20 × 189.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.34x = 67,803.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,803.68/259.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.45

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