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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.19, 389.94 and 211.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.19, 389.94 and 211.59 is: 317.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.19 : 389.94 = 211.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.19/389.94 = 211.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.19x = 389.94 × 211.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.19x = 82,507.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,507.40/260.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.10

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