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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.03, 389.14 and 194.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.03, 389.14 and 194.63 is: 291.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.03 : 389.14 = 194.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.03/389.14 = 194.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.03x = 389.14 × 194.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.03x = 75,735.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,735.89/260.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.26

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