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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.01, 389.75 and 195.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.01, 389.75 and 195.75 is: 293.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.01 : 389.75 = 195.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.01/389.75 = 195.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.01x = 389.75 × 195.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.01x = 76,292.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,292.58/260.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.42

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