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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.27, 359.01 and 186.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.27, 359.01 and 186.46 is: 257.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.27 : 359.01 = 186.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.27/359.01 = 186.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.27x = 359.01 × 186.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.27x = 66,941.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,941.00/260.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.20

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