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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.20, 358.41 and 213.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.20, 358.41 and 213.40 is: 293.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.20 : 358.41 = 213.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.20/358.41 = 213.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.20x = 358.41 × 213.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.20x = 76,484.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,484.69/260.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.95

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