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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.45, 389.00 and 181.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.45, 389.00 and 181.98 is: 272.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.45 : 389.00 = 181.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.45/389.00 = 181.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.45x = 389.00 × 181.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.45x = 70,790.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,790.67/259.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.85

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