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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.19, 358.14 and 185.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.19, 358.14 and 185.37 is: 256.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.19 : 358.14 = 185.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.19/358.14 = 185.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.19x = 358.14 × 185.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.19x = 66,390.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,390.45/259.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.15

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