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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.76, 357.98 and 185.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.76, 357.98 and 185.95 is: 256.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.76 : 357.98 = 185.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.76/357.98 = 185.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.76x = 357.98 × 185.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.76x = 66,565.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,565.23/259.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.26

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