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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.32, 359.04 and 186.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.32, 359.04 and 186.64 is: 257.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.32 : 359.04 = 186.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.32/359.04 = 186.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.32x = 359.04 × 186.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.32x = 67,011.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,011.23/260.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.42

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