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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.20, 389.76 and 211.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.20, 389.76 and 211.60 is: 316.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.20 : 389.76 = 211.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.20/389.76 = 211.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.20x = 389.76 × 211.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.20x = 82,473.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,473.22/260.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.96

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