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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.21, 390.20 and 183.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.21, 390.20 and 183.67 is: 275.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.21 : 390.20 = 183.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.21/390.20 = 183.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.21x = 390.20 × 183.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.21x = 71,666.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,666.14/260.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.41

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