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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260, 389.60 and 182.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260, 389.60 and 182.80 is: 273.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260 : 389.60 = 182.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260/389.60 = 182.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260x = 389.60 × 182.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260x = 71,218.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,218.88/260
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.92

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