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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.79, 359.82 and 182.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.79, 359.82 and 182.02 is: 251.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.79 : 359.82 = 182.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.79/359.82 = 182.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.79x = 359.82 × 182.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.79x = 65,494.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,494.44/260.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.14

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