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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.14, 359.36 and 208.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.14, 359.36 and 208.03 is: 287.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.14 : 359.36 = 208.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.14/359.36 = 208.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.14x = 359.36 × 208.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.14x = 74,758.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,758.18/260.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.38

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