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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.12, 388.98 and 194.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.12, 388.98 and 194.36 is: 290.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.12 : 388.98 = 194.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.12/388.98 = 194.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.12x = 388.98 × 194.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.12x = 75,600.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,600.21/260.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.64

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