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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.36, 358.94 and 190.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.36, 358.94 and 190.18 is: 262.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.36 : 358.94 = 190.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.36/358.94 = 190.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.36x = 358.94 × 190.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.36x = 68,263.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,263.21/260.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.19

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