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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.04, 390.20 and 239.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.04, 390.20 and 239.99 is: 360.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.04 : 390.20 = 239.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.04/390.20 = 239.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.04x = 390.20 × 239.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.04x = 93,644.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,644.10/260.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.11

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