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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.82, 389.57 and 182.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.82, 389.57 and 182.36 is: 273.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.82 : 389.57 = 182.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.82/389.57 = 182.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.82x = 389.57 × 182.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.82x = 71,039.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,039.13/259.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.41

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