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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.30, 359.06 and 198.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.30, 359.06 and 198.14 is: 273.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.30 : 359.06 = 198.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.30/359.06 = 198.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.30x = 359.06 × 198.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.30x = 71,144.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,144.15/260.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.32

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