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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.45, 390.50 and 182.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.45, 390.50 and 182.98 is: 274.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.45 : 390.50 = 182.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.45/390.50 = 182.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.45x = 390.50 × 182.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.45x = 71,453.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,453.69/260.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.35

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