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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.03, 357.50 and 185.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.03, 357.50 and 185.59 is: 256.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.03 : 357.50 = 185.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.03/357.50 = 185.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.03x = 357.50 × 185.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.03x = 66,345.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,345.71/259.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.14

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