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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.73, 357.93 and 185.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.73, 357.93 and 185.92 is: 256.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.73 : 357.93 = 185.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.73/357.93 = 185.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.73x = 357.93 × 185.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.73x = 66,546.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,546.02/259.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.21

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