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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.40, 359.28 and 182.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.40, 359.28 and 182.64 is: 251.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.40 : 359.28 = 182.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.40/359.28 = 182.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.40x = 359.28 × 182.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.40x = 65,618.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,618.88/260.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.99

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