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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.30, 357.39 and 184.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.30, 357.39 and 184.61 is: 254.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.30 : 357.39 = 184.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.30/357.39 = 184.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.30x = 357.39 × 184.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.30x = 65,978.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,978.66/259.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.45

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