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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.98, 390.82 and 183.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.98, 390.82 and 183.58 is: 274.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.98 : 390.82 = 183.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.98/390.82 = 183.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.98x = 390.82 × 183.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.98x = 71,746.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,746.74/260.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.91

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