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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.50, 358.11 and 190.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.50, 358.11 and 190.62 is: 263.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.50 : 358.11 = 190.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.50/358.11 = 190.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.50x = 358.11 × 190.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.50x = 68,262.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,262.93/259.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.06

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