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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.76, 358.14 and 189.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.76, 358.14 and 189.92 is: 261.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.76 : 358.14 = 189.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.76/358.14 = 189.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.76x = 358.14 × 189.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.76x = 68,017.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,017.95/259.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.85

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