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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.75, 356.94 and 185.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.75, 356.94 and 185.22 is: 255.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.75 : 356.94 = 185.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.75/356.94 = 185.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.75x = 356.94 × 185.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.75x = 66,112.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,112.43/258.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.51

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