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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.67, 356.96 and 185.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.67, 356.96 and 185.11 is: 255.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.67 : 356.96 = 185.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.67/356.96 = 185.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.67x = 356.96 × 185.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.67x = 66,075.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,075.94/258.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.44

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