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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.93, 357.21 and 185.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.93, 357.21 and 185.22 is: 255.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.93 : 357.21 = 185.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.93/357.21 = 185.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.93x = 357.21 × 185.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.93x = 66,162.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,162.44/258.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.52

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