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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.53, 359.57 and 187.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.53, 359.57 and 187.09 is: 258.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.53 : 359.57 = 187.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.53/359.57 = 187.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.53x = 359.57 × 187.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.53x = 67,269.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,269.22/260.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.21

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