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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.27, 357.64 and 185.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.27, 357.64 and 185.46 is: 255.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.27 : 357.64 = 185.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.27/357.64 = 185.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.27x = 357.64 × 185.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.27x = 66,326.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,326.99/259.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.82

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