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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.36, 390 and 206.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.36, 390 and 206.10 is: 308.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.36 : 390 = 206.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.36/390 = 206.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.36x = 390 × 206.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.36x = 80,379
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,379/260.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.72

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