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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.08, 359.13 and 182.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.08, 359.13 and 182.50 is: 252.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.08 : 359.13 = 182.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.08/359.13 = 182.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.08x = 359.13 × 182.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.08x = 65,541.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,541.23/260.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.00

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