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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.18, 390.40 and 239.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.18, 390.40 and 239.50 is: 359.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.18 : 390.40 = 239.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.18/390.40 = 239.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.18x = 390.40 × 239.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.18x = 93,500.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,500.80/260.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.37

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