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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.95, 389.75 and 182.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.95, 389.75 and 182.48 is: 273.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.95 : 389.75 = 182.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.95/389.75 = 182.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.95x = 389.75 × 182.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.95x = 71,121.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,121.58/259.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.60

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