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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.25, 359.02 and 190.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.25, 359.02 and 190.14 is: 262.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.25 : 359.02 = 190.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.25/359.02 = 190.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.25x = 359.02 × 190.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.25x = 68,264.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,264.06/260.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.30

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