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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.42, 358.14 and 184.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.42, 358.14 and 184.80 is: 255.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.42 : 358.14 = 184.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.42/358.14 = 184.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.42x = 358.14 × 184.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.42x = 66,184.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,184.27/259.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.12

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