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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.50, 359.46 and 186.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.50, 359.46 and 186.99 is: 258.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.50 : 359.46 = 186.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.50/359.46 = 186.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.50x = 359.46 × 186.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.50x = 67,215.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,215.43/260.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.02

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