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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.36, 357.56 and 189.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.36, 357.56 and 189.18 is: 260.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.36 : 357.56 = 189.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.36/357.56 = 189.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.36x = 357.56 × 189.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.36x = 67,643.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,643.20/259.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.81

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