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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260, 359.02 and 205.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260, 359.02 and 205.02 is: 283.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260 : 359.02 = 205.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260/359.02 = 205.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260x = 359.02 × 205.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260x = 73,606.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,606.28/260
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.10

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