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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.28, 359.35 and 190.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.28, 359.35 and 190.28 is: 262.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.28 : 359.35 = 190.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.28/359.35 = 190.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.28x = 359.35 × 190.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.28x = 68,377.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,377.54/260.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.71

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