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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.20, 345.13 and 260.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.20, 345.13 and 260.20 is: 345.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.20 : 345.13 = 260.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.20/345.13 = 260.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.20x = 345.13 × 260.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.20x = 89,802.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,802.83/260.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.13

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