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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.87, 391.36 and 184.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.87, 391.36 and 184.33 is: 276.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.87 : 391.36 = 184.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.87/391.36 = 184.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.87x = 391.36 × 184.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.87x = 72,137.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,137.43/260.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.53

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