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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.40, 358.56 and 201.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.40, 358.56 and 201.84 is: 277.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.40 : 358.56 = 201.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.40/358.56 = 201.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.40x = 358.56 × 201.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.40x = 72,371.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,371.75/260.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.93

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