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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.20, 390.84 and 206.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.20, 390.84 and 206.47 is: 310.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.20 : 390.84 = 206.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.20/390.84 = 206.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.20x = 390.84 × 206.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.20x = 80,696.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,696.73/260.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.13

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