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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.40, 358.00 and 193.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.40, 358.00 and 193.79 is: 267.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.40 : 358.00 = 193.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.40/358.00 = 193.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.40x = 358.00 × 193.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.40x = 69,374.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,374.96/259.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.45

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