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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.76, 391.06 and 180.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.76, 391.06 and 180.12 is: 270.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.76 : 391.06 = 180.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.76/391.06 = 180.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.76x = 391.06 × 180.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.76x = 70,437.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,437.73/260.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.12

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