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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.77, 356.86 and 185.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.77, 356.86 and 185.06 is: 255.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.77 : 356.86 = 185.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.77/356.86 = 185.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.77x = 356.86 × 185.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.77x = 66,040.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,040.51/258.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.21

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