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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.74, 390.30 and 183.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.74, 390.30 and 183.52 is: 274.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.74 : 390.30 = 183.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.74/390.30 = 183.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.74x = 390.30 × 183.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.74x = 71,627.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,627.86/260.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.71

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