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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.37, 357.52 and 185.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.37, 357.52 and 185.60 is: 255.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.37 : 357.52 = 185.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.37/357.52 = 185.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.37x = 357.52 × 185.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.37x = 66,353.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,353.00/259.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.82

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