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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.04, 359.10 and 198.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.04, 359.10 and 198.30 is: 273.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.04 : 359.10 = 198.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.04/359.10 = 198.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.04x = 359.10 × 198.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.04x = 71,209.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,209.53/260.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.84

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