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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.27, 358.26 and 185.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.27, 358.26 and 185.46 is: 256.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.27 : 358.26 = 185.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.27/358.26 = 185.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.27x = 358.26 × 185.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.27x = 66,440.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,440.86/259.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.26

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