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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.08, 358.44 and 186.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.08, 358.44 and 186.40 is: 256.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.08 : 358.44 = 186.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.08/358.44 = 186.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.08x = 358.44 × 186.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.08x = 66,813.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,813.22/260.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.89

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