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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.19, 358.76 and 186.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.19, 358.76 and 186.51 is: 257.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.19 : 358.76 = 186.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.19/358.76 = 186.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.19x = 358.76 × 186.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.19x = 66,911.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,911.40/260.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.16

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