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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.39, 390.08 and 195.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.39, 390.08 and 195.47 is: 292.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.39 : 390.08 = 195.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.39/390.08 = 195.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.39x = 390.08 × 195.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.39x = 76,246.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,246.01/260.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.81

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