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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.39, 358.89 and 190.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.39, 358.89 and 190.43 is: 262.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.39 : 358.89 = 190.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.39/358.89 = 190.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.39x = 358.89 × 190.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.39x = 68,341.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,341.63/260.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.46

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