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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.14, 390.06 and 195.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.14, 390.06 and 195.88 is: 293.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.14 : 390.06 = 195.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.14/390.06 = 195.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.14x = 390.06 × 195.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.14x = 76,404.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,404.95/260.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.71

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