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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.45, 359.27 and 185.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.45, 359.27 and 185.69 is: 256.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.45 : 359.27 = 185.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.45/359.27 = 185.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.45x = 359.27 × 185.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.45x = 66,710.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,710.12/260.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.14

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