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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.77, 358.71 and 194.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.77, 358.71 and 194.16 is: 268.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.77 : 358.71 = 194.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.77/358.71 = 194.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.77x = 358.71 × 194.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.77x = 69,647.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,647.13/259.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.11

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