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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.99, 358.96 and 189.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.99, 358.96 and 189.92 is: 262.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.99 : 358.96 = 189.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.99/358.96 = 189.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.99x = 358.96 × 189.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.99x = 68,173.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,173.68/259.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.22

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