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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.30, 358.98 and 187.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.30, 358.98 and 187.10 is: 258.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.30 : 358.98 = 187.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.30/358.98 = 187.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.30x = 358.98 × 187.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.30x = 67,163.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,163.36/260.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.03

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