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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.15, 357.28 and 185.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.15, 357.28 and 185.34 is: 255.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.15 : 357.28 = 185.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.15/357.28 = 185.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.15x = 357.28 × 185.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.15x = 66,217.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,217.81/259.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.52

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