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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.72, 360 and 183.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.72, 360 and 183.32 is: 253.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.72 : 360 = 183.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.72/360 = 183.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.72x = 360 × 183.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.72x = 65,995.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,995.20/260.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.13

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