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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.16, 389.93 and 199.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.16, 389.93 and 199.11 is: 298.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.16 : 389.93 = 199.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.16/389.93 = 199.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.16x = 389.93 × 199.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.16x = 77,637.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,637.97/260.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.42

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