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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.56, 358.67 and 185.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.56, 358.67 and 185.76 is: 256.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.56 : 358.67 = 185.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.56/358.67 = 185.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.56x = 358.67 × 185.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.56x = 66,627.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,627.00/259.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.69

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