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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.44, 357.94 and 189.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.44, 357.94 and 189.59 is: 261.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.44 : 357.94 = 189.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.44/357.94 = 189.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.44x = 357.94 × 189.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.44x = 67,862.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,862.84/259.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.58

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