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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.12, 359.02 and 186.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.12, 359.02 and 186.52 is: 257.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.12 : 359.02 = 186.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.12/359.02 = 186.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.12x = 359.02 × 186.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.12x = 66,964.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,964.41/260.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.44

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