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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.76, 359.82 and 187.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.76, 359.82 and 187.23 is: 258.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.76 : 359.82 = 187.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.76/359.82 = 187.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.76x = 359.82 × 187.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.76x = 67,369.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,369.10/260.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.36

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