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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.78, 358.41 and 182.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.78, 358.41 and 182.02 is: 251.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.78 : 358.41 = 182.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.78/358.41 = 182.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.78x = 358.41 × 182.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.78x = 65,237.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,237.57/259.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.13

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