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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.35, 390.31 and 178.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.35, 390.31 and 178.95 is: 268.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.35 : 390.31 = 178.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.35/390.31 = 178.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.35x = 390.31 × 178.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.35x = 69,845.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,845.97/260.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.28

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