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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.10, 389.58 and 201.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.10, 389.58 and 201.90 is: 302.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.10 : 389.58 = 201.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.10/389.58 = 201.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.10x = 389.58 × 201.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.10x = 78,656.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,656.20/260.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.41

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