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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.32, 359.76 and 208.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.32, 359.76 and 208.48 is: 288.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.32 : 359.76 = 208.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.32/359.76 = 208.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.32x = 359.76 × 208.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.32x = 75,002.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,002.76/260.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.12

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