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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.40, 359.30 and 202.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.40, 359.30 and 202.62 is: 279.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.40 : 359.30 = 202.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.40/359.30 = 202.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.40x = 359.30 × 202.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.40x = 72,801.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,801.37/260.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.58

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