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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.25, 390.15 and 239.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.25, 390.15 and 239.76 is: 359.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.25 : 390.15 = 239.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.25/390.15 = 239.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.25x = 390.15 × 239.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.25x = 93,542.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,542.36/260.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.44

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