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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.21, 389.91 and 198.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.21, 389.91 and 198.42 is: 297.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.21 : 389.91 = 198.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.21/389.91 = 198.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.21x = 389.91 × 198.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.21x = 77,365.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,365.22/260.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.32

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