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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.30, 358.28 and 198.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.30, 358.28 and 198.02 is: 272.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.30 : 358.28 = 198.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.30/358.28 = 198.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.30x = 358.28 × 198.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.30x = 70,946.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,946.61/260.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.56

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