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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.82, 358.64 and 186.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.82, 358.64 and 186.18 is: 256.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.82 : 358.64 = 186.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.82/358.64 = 186.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.82x = 358.64 × 186.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.82x = 66,771.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,771.60/259.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.99

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