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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.17, 388.56 and 181.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.17, 388.56 and 181.95 is: 272.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.17 : 388.56 = 181.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.17/388.56 = 181.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.17x = 388.56 × 181.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.17x = 70,698.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,698.49/259.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.79

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