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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.10, 357.72 and 185.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.10, 357.72 and 185.66 is: 256.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.10 : 357.72 = 185.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.10/357.72 = 185.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.10x = 357.72 × 185.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.10x = 66,414.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,414.30/259.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.33

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