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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260, 359.04 and 191.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260, 359.04 and 191.36 is: 264.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260 : 359.04 = 191.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260/359.04 = 191.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260x = 359.04 × 191.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260x = 68,705.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,705.89/260
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.25

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