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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.04, 358.60 and 189.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.04, 358.60 and 189.98 is: 261.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.04 : 358.60 = 189.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.04/358.60 = 189.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.04x = 358.60 × 189.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.04x = 68,126.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,126.83/260.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.99

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