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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.41, 358.02 and 194.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.41, 358.02 and 194.10 is: 267.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.41 : 358.02 = 194.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.41/358.02 = 194.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.41x = 358.02 × 194.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.41x = 69,491.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,491.68/259.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.88

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