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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.20, 359.34 and 201.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.20, 359.34 and 201.40 is: 278.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.20 : 359.34 = 201.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.20/359.34 = 201.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.20x = 359.34 × 201.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.20x = 72,371.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,371.08/260.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.14

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