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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.37, 389.90 and 255.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.37, 389.90 and 255.92 is: 383.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.37 : 389.90 = 255.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.37/389.90 = 255.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.37x = 389.90 × 255.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.37x = 99,779.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,779.98/260.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.22

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