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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.10, 356.58 and 259.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.10, 356.58 and 259.79 is: 356.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.10 : 356.58 = 259.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.10/356.58 = 259.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.10x = 356.58 × 259.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.10x = 92,634.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,634.14/260.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.15

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