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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.54, 357.81 and 189.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.54, 357.81 and 189.46 is: 261.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.54 : 357.81 = 189.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.54/357.81 = 189.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.54x = 357.81 × 189.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.54x = 67,790.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,790.68/259.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.20

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