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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.34, 357.53 and 185.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.34, 357.53 and 185.53 is: 255.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.34 : 357.53 = 185.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.34/357.53 = 185.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.34x = 357.53 × 185.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.34x = 66,332.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,332.11/259.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.77

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