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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.28, 358.12 and 181.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.28, 358.12 and 181.52 is: 250.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.28 : 358.12 = 181.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.28/358.12 = 181.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.28x = 358.12 × 181.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.28x = 65,005.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,005.94/259.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.72

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