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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.66, 358.43 and 255.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.66, 358.43 and 255.91 is: 353.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.66 : 358.43 = 255.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.66/358.43 = 255.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.66x = 358.43 × 255.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.66x = 91,724.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,724.32/259.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.25

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