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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.90, 391.69 and 183.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.90, 391.69 and 183.90 is: 276.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.90 : 391.69 = 183.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.90/391.69 = 183.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.90x = 391.69 × 183.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.90x = 72,031.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,031.79/260.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.09

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