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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.21, 359.01 and 194.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.21, 359.01 and 194.73 is: 268.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.21 : 359.01 = 194.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.21/359.01 = 194.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.21x = 359.01 × 194.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.21x = 69,910.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,910.02/260.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.67

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