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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.20, 358.80 and 182.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.20, 358.80 and 182.56 is: 251.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.20 : 358.80 = 182.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.20/358.80 = 182.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.20x = 358.80 × 182.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.20x = 65,502.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,502.53/260.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.74

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