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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.28, 389.82 and 205.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.28, 389.82 and 205.80 is: 308.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.28 : 389.82 = 205.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.28/389.82 = 205.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.28x = 389.82 × 205.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.28x = 80,224.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,224.96/260.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.23

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