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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.42, 389.18 and 182.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.42, 389.18 and 182.41 is: 273.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.42 : 389.18 = 182.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.42/389.18 = 182.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.42x = 389.18 × 182.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.42x = 70,990.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,990.32/259.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.65

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