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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.48, 389.76 and 184.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.48, 389.76 and 184.32 is: 275.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.48 : 389.76 = 184.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.48/389.76 = 184.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.48x = 389.76 × 184.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.48x = 71,840.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,840.56/260.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.80

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