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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.08, 390.47 and 202.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.08, 390.47 and 202.67 is: 304.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.08 : 390.47 = 202.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.08/390.47 = 202.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.08x = 390.47 × 202.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.08x = 79,136.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,136.52/260.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.28

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