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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.22, 358.98 and 204.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.22, 358.98 and 204.87 is: 282.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.22 : 358.98 = 204.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.22/358.98 = 204.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.22x = 358.98 × 204.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.22x = 73,544.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,544.23/260.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.62

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