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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.56, 357.48 and 193.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.56, 357.48 and 193.95 is: 267.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.56 : 357.48 = 193.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.56/357.48 = 193.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.56x = 357.48 × 193.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.56x = 69,333.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,333.25/259.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.12

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