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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.39, 359.71 and 208.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.39, 359.71 and 208.28 is: 287.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.39 : 359.71 = 208.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.39/359.71 = 208.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.39x = 359.71 × 208.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.39x = 74,919.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,919.88/260.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.72

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