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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.64, 357.96 and 188.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.64, 357.96 and 188.68 is: 260.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.64 : 357.96 = 188.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.64/357.96 = 188.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.64x = 357.96 × 188.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.64x = 67,539.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,539.89/259.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.13

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