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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.44, 358.09 and 185.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.44, 358.09 and 185.76 is: 256.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.44 : 358.09 = 185.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.44/358.09 = 185.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.44x = 358.09 × 185.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.44x = 66,518.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,518.33/259.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.40

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