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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.18, 389.65 and 202.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.18, 389.65 and 202.31 is: 302.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.18 : 389.65 = 202.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.18/389.65 = 202.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.18x = 389.65 × 202.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.18x = 78,830.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,830.09/260.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.98

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