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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.86, 359.88 and 187.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.86, 359.88 and 187.03 is: 258.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.86 : 359.88 = 187.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.86/359.88 = 187.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.86x = 359.88 × 187.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.86x = 67,308.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,308.36/260.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.02

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