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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.68, 358.48 and 194.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.68, 358.48 and 194.08 is: 267.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.68 : 358.48 = 194.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.68/358.48 = 194.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.68x = 358.48 × 194.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.68x = 69,573.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,573.80/259.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.92

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