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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.06, 389.82 and 202.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.06, 389.82 and 202.13 is: 302.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.06 : 389.82 = 202.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.06/389.82 = 202.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.06x = 389.82 × 202.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.06x = 78,794.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,794.32/260.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.99

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