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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.25, 359.01 and 190.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.25, 359.01 and 190.19 is: 262.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.25 : 359.01 = 190.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.25/359.01 = 190.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.25x = 359.01 × 190.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.25x = 68,278.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,278.32/260.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.36

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