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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.04, 390.41 and 183.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.04, 390.41 and 183.04 is: 274.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.04 : 390.41 = 183.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.04/390.41 = 183.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.04x = 390.41 × 183.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.04x = 71,460.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,460.22/260.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.80

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