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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.69, 390.42 and 187.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.69, 390.42 and 187.34 is: 280.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.69 : 390.42 = 187.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.69/390.42 = 187.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.69x = 390.42 × 187.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.69x = 73,139.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,139.33/260.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.57

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