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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.08, 357.68 and 185.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.08, 357.68 and 185.48 is: 256.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.08 : 357.68 = 185.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.08/357.68 = 185.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.08x = 357.68 × 185.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.08x = 66,342.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,342.49/259.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.07

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