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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.05, 356.99 and 185.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.05, 356.99 and 185.16 is: 255.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.05 : 356.99 = 185.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.05/356.99 = 185.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.05x = 356.99 × 185.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.05x = 66,099.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,099.34/259.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.16

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