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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.92, 358.83 and 194.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.92, 358.83 and 194.58 is: 268.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.92 : 358.83 = 194.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.92/358.83 = 194.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.92x = 358.83 × 194.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.92x = 69,821.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,821.14/259.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.63

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