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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.53, 390.67 and 183.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.53, 390.67 and 183.98 is: 275.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.53 : 390.67 = 183.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.53/390.67 = 183.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.53x = 390.67 × 183.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.53x = 71,875.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,875.47/260.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.88

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