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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.72, 359.64 and 183.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.72, 359.64 and 183.44 is: 253.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.72 : 359.64 = 183.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.72/359.64 = 183.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.72x = 359.64 × 183.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.72x = 65,972.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,972.36/260.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.04

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