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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.17, 358.79 and 193.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.17, 358.79 and 193.93 is: 267.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.17 : 358.79 = 193.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.17/358.79 = 193.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.17x = 358.79 × 193.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.17x = 69,581.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,581.11/260.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.44

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