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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.79, 358.65 and 189.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.79, 358.65 and 189.77 is: 261.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.79 : 358.65 = 189.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.79/358.65 = 189.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.79x = 358.65 × 189.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.79x = 68,061.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,061.01/259.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.98

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