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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.76, 358.16 and 194.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.76, 358.16 and 194.15 is: 267.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.76 : 358.16 = 194.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.76/358.16 = 194.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.76x = 358.16 × 194.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.76x = 69,535.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,535.46/259.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.70

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