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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.19, 387.79 and 182.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.19, 387.79 and 182.29 is: 272.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.19 : 387.79 = 182.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.19/387.79 = 182.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.19x = 387.79 × 182.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.19x = 70,690.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,690.24/259.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.74

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