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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.55, 357.67 and 185.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.55, 357.67 and 185.66 is: 255.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.55 : 357.67 = 185.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.55/357.67 = 185.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.55x = 357.67 × 185.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.55x = 66,405.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,405.01/259.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.85

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