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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.01, 358.59 and 210.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.01, 358.59 and 210.21 is: 289.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.01 : 358.59 = 210.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.01/358.59 = 210.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.01x = 358.59 × 210.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.01x = 75,380.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,380.66/260.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.91

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