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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.38, 357.32 and 185.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.38, 357.32 and 185.54 is: 255.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.38 : 357.32 = 185.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.38/357.32 = 185.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.38x = 357.32 × 185.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.38x = 66,294.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,294.44/259.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.59

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