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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.83, 358.26 and 186.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.83, 358.26 and 186.12 is: 256.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.83 : 358.26 = 186.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.83/358.26 = 186.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.83x = 358.26 × 186.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.83x = 66,679.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,679.35/259.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.63

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