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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.80, 358.30 and 182.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.80, 358.30 and 182.20 is: 251.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.80 : 358.30 = 182.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.80/358.30 = 182.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.80x = 358.30 × 182.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.80x = 65,282.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,282.26/259.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.28

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