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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.32, 359.54 and 211.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.32, 359.54 and 211.72 is: 292.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.32 : 359.54 = 211.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.32/359.54 = 211.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.32x = 359.54 × 211.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.32x = 76,121.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,121.81/260.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.42

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