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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.54, 358.76 and 186.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.54, 358.76 and 186.73 is: 257.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.54 : 358.76 = 186.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.54/358.76 = 186.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.54x = 358.76 × 186.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.54x = 66,991.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,991.25/260.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.12

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