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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.28, 357.48 and 185.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.28, 357.48 and 185.48 is: 255.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.28 : 357.48 = 185.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.28/357.48 = 185.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.28x = 357.48 × 185.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.28x = 66,305.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,305.39/259.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.73

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