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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.06, 389.63 and 178.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.06, 389.63 and 178.61 is: 267.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.06 : 389.63 = 178.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.06/389.63 = 178.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.06x = 389.63 × 178.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.06x = 69,590.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,590.31/260.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.60

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