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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.82, 358.97 and 186.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.82, 358.97 and 186.98 is: 257.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.82 : 358.97 = 186.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.82/358.97 = 186.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.82x = 358.97 × 186.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.82x = 67,117.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,117.48/260.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.33

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