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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.19, 389.85 and 199.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.19, 389.85 and 199.23 is: 298.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.19 : 389.85 = 199.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.19/389.85 = 199.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.19x = 389.85 × 199.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.19x = 77,669.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,669.82/260.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.51

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