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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.41, 389.42 and 182.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.41, 389.42 and 182.05 is: 273.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.41 : 389.42 = 182.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.41/389.42 = 182.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.41x = 389.42 × 182.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.41x = 70,893.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,893.97/259.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.29

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