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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.16, 359.07 and 185.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.16, 359.07 and 185.64 is: 256.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.16 : 359.07 = 185.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.16/359.07 = 185.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.16x = 359.07 × 185.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.16x = 66,657.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,657.75/260.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.22

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