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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.82, 357.26 and 185.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.82, 357.26 and 185.18 is: 255.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.82 : 357.26 = 185.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.82/357.26 = 185.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.82x = 357.26 × 185.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.82x = 66,157.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,157.41/258.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.61

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