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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.91, 359.75 and 187.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.91, 359.75 and 187.07 is: 257.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.91 : 359.75 = 187.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.91/359.75 = 187.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.91x = 359.75 × 187.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.91x = 67,295.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,295.70/260.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.93

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