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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.71, 389.52 and 182.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.71, 389.52 and 182.46 is: 273.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.71 : 389.52 = 182.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.71/389.52 = 182.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.71x = 389.52 × 182.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.71x = 71,071.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,071.82/259.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.66

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