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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.15, 358.59 and 204.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.15, 358.59 and 204.80 is: 282.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.15 : 358.59 = 204.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.15/358.59 = 204.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.15x = 358.59 × 204.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.15x = 73,438.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,438.34/260.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.29

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