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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.01, 358.75 and 181.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.01, 358.75 and 181.24 is: 250.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.01 : 358.75 = 181.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.01/358.75 = 181.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.01x = 358.75 × 181.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.01x = 65,018.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,018.50/260.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.06

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