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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.55, 391.16 and 183.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.55, 391.16 and 183.54 is: 275.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.55 : 391.16 = 183.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.55/391.16 = 183.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.55x = 391.16 × 183.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.55x = 71,792.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,792.59/260.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.55

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