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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.85, 358.47 and 189.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.85, 358.47 and 189.80 is: 261.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.85 : 358.47 = 189.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.85/358.47 = 189.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.85x = 358.47 × 189.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.85x = 68,037.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,037.61/259.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.83

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