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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.85, 389.88 and 182.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.85, 389.88 and 182.63 is: 274.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.85 : 389.88 = 182.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.85/389.88 = 182.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.85x = 389.88 × 182.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.85x = 71,204.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,204.76/259.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.02

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