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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.16, 358.73 and 205.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.16, 358.73 and 205.03 is: 282.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.16 : 358.73 = 205.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.16/358.73 = 205.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.16x = 358.73 × 205.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.16x = 73,550.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,550.60/260.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.71

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