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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.67, 359.54 and 186.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.67, 359.54 and 186.86 is: 257.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.67 : 359.54 = 186.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.67/359.54 = 186.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.67x = 359.54 × 186.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.67x = 67,182.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,182.29/260.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.73

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