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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.98, 358.32 and 189.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.98, 358.32 and 189.93 is: 261.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.98 : 358.32 = 189.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.98/358.32 = 189.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.98x = 358.32 × 189.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.98x = 68,055.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,055.72/259.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.77

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