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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.63, 357.86 and 189.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.63, 357.86 and 189.68 is: 261.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.63 : 357.86 = 189.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.63/357.86 = 189.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.63x = 357.86 × 189.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.63x = 67,877.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,877.57/259.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.44

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