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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.64, 388.94 and 181.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.64, 388.94 and 181.54 is: 271.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.64 : 388.94 = 181.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.64/388.94 = 181.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.64x = 388.94 × 181.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.64x = 70,607.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,607.75/259.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.95

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