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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.46, 389.16 and 182.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.46, 389.16 and 182.18 is: 273.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.46 : 389.16 = 182.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.46/389.16 = 182.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.46x = 389.16 × 182.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.46x = 70,897.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,897.17/259.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.25

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