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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259, 388.71 and 182.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259, 388.71 and 182.11 is: 273.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259 : 388.71 = 182.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259/388.71 = 182.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259x = 388.71 × 182.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259x = 70,787.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,787.98/259
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.31

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