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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.36, 359.76 and 186.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.36, 359.76 and 186.92 is: 258.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.36 : 359.76 = 186.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.36/359.76 = 186.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.36x = 359.76 × 186.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.36x = 67,246.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,246.34/260.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.28

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