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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.85, 358.76 and 193.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.85, 358.76 and 193.47 is: 267.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.85 : 358.76 = 193.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.85/358.76 = 193.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.85x = 358.76 × 193.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.85x = 69,408.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,408.33/259.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.11

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