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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.25, 388.60 and 182.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.25, 388.60 and 182.25 is: 273.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.25 : 388.60 = 182.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.25/388.60 = 182.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.25x = 388.60 × 182.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.25x = 70,821.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,821.89/259.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.18

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