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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.83, 357.95 and 189.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.83, 357.95 and 189.72 is: 261.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.83 : 357.95 = 189.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.83/357.95 = 189.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.83x = 357.95 × 189.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.83x = 67,909.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,909.33/259.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.36

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