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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.88, 358.50 and 186.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.88, 358.50 and 186.07 is: 256.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.88 : 358.50 = 186.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.88/358.50 = 186.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.88x = 358.50 × 186.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.88x = 66,705.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,705.16/259.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.68

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