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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.58, 389.91 and 183.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.58, 389.91 and 183.74 is: 274.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.58 : 389.91 = 183.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.58/389.91 = 183.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.58x = 389.91 × 183.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.58x = 71,640.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,640.80/260.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.92

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