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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.22, 387.82 and 259.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.22, 387.82 and 259.82 is: 387.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.22 : 387.82 = 259.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.22/387.82 = 259.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.22x = 387.82 × 259.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.22x = 100,763.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,763.39/260.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.22

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