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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.10, 390.14 and 237.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.10, 390.14 and 237.62 is: 356.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.10 : 390.14 = 237.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.10/390.14 = 237.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.10x = 390.14 × 237.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.10x = 92,701.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,701.93/260.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.41

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