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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.13, 359.49 and 213.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.13, 359.49 and 213.43 is: 294.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.13 : 359.49 = 213.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.13/359.49 = 213.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.13x = 359.49 × 213.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.13x = 76,725.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,725.05/260.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.95

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