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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.95, 358.23 and 182.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.95, 358.23 and 182.19 is: 251.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.95 : 358.23 = 182.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.95/358.23 = 182.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.95x = 358.23 × 182.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.95x = 65,265.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,265.92/259.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.07

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