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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.38, 391.19 and 242.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.38, 391.19 and 242.16 is: 363.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.38 : 391.19 = 242.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.38/391.19 = 242.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.38x = 391.19 × 242.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.38x = 94,730.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,730.57/260.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.82

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