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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.54, 357.39 and 185.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.54, 357.39 and 185.73 is: 255.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.54 : 357.39 = 185.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.54/357.39 = 185.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.54x = 357.39 × 185.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.54x = 66,376.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,376.18/259.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.75

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