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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.11, 389.75 and 195.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.11, 389.75 and 195.51 is: 292.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.11 : 389.75 = 195.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.11/389.75 = 195.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.11x = 389.75 × 195.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.11x = 76,200.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,200.51/260.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.95

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