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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.34, 357.68 and 185.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.34, 357.68 and 185.63 is: 256.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.34 : 357.68 = 185.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.34/357.68 = 185.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.34x = 357.68 × 185.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.34x = 66,393.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,393.42/259.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.01

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