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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.50, 359.58 and 183.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.50, 359.58 and 183.10 is: 252.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.50 : 359.58 = 183.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.50/359.58 = 183.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.50x = 359.58 × 183.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.50x = 65,839.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,839.10/260.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.74

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