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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.20, 357.87 and 184.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.20, 357.87 and 184.98 is: 255.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.20 : 357.87 = 184.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.20/357.87 = 184.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.20x = 357.87 × 184.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.20x = 66,198.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,198.79/259.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.40

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