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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.26, 358.78 and 186.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.26, 358.78 and 186.56 is: 257.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.26 : 358.78 = 186.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.26/358.78 = 186.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.26x = 358.78 × 186.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.26x = 66,934.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,934.00/260.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.18

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