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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.38, 357.65 and 193.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.38, 357.65 and 193.77 is: 267.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.38 : 357.65 = 193.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.38/357.65 = 193.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.38x = 357.65 × 193.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.38x = 69,301.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,301.60/259.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.18

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