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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.56, 358.25 and 194.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.56, 358.25 and 194.22 is: 268.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.56 : 358.25 = 194.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.56/358.25 = 194.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.56x = 358.25 × 194.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.56x = 69,578.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,578.34/259.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.06

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