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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.33, 359.33 and 186.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.33, 359.33 and 186.71 is: 257.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.33 : 359.33 = 186.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.33/359.33 = 186.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.33x = 359.33 × 186.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.33x = 67,087.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,087.77/260.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.71

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