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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.90, 358.44 and 190.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.90, 358.44 and 190.42 is: 262.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.90 : 358.44 = 190.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.90/358.44 = 190.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.90x = 358.44 × 190.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.90x = 68,254.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,254.14/259.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.62

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