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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.86, 358.50 and 186.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.86, 358.50 and 186.03 is: 256.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.86 : 358.50 = 186.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.86/358.50 = 186.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.86x = 358.50 × 186.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.86x = 66,691.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,691.76/259.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.64

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