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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.96, 358.86 and 182.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.96, 358.86 and 182.20 is: 251.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.96 : 358.86 = 182.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.96/358.86 = 182.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.96x = 358.86 × 182.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.96x = 65,384.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,384.29/259.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.52

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