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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.11, 389.71 and 179.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.11, 389.71 and 179.01 is: 268.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.11 : 389.71 = 179.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.11/389.71 = 179.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.11x = 389.71 × 179.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.11x = 69,762.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,762.21/260.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.20

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