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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.04, 390.24 and 207.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.04, 390.24 and 207.26 is: 311.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.04 : 390.24 = 207.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.04/390.24 = 207.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.04x = 390.24 × 207.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.04x = 80,881.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,881.14/260.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.03

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