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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.93, 359.73 and 182.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.93, 359.73 and 182.14 is: 251.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.93 : 359.73 = 182.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.93/359.73 = 182.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.93x = 359.73 × 182.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.93x = 65,521.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,521.22/260.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.11

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