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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.33, 390.29 and 187.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.33, 390.29 and 187.16 is: 280.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.33 : 390.29 = 187.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.33/390.29 = 187.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.33x = 390.29 × 187.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.33x = 73,043.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,043.79/260.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.58

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