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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.24, 388.44 and 182.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.24, 388.44 and 182.02 is: 272.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.24 : 388.44 = 182.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.24/388.44 = 182.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.24x = 388.44 × 182.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.24x = 70,703.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,703.85/259.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.74

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