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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.30, 359.24 and 198.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.30, 359.24 and 198.04 is: 273.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.30 : 359.24 = 198.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.30/359.24 = 198.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.30x = 359.24 × 198.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.30x = 71,143.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,143.89/260.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.31

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