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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.01, 358.97 and 181.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.01, 358.97 and 181.37 is: 250.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.01 : 358.97 = 181.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.01/358.97 = 181.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.01x = 358.97 × 181.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.01x = 65,106.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,106.38/260.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.40

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