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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.43, 359.87 and 198.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.43, 359.87 and 198.16 is: 273.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.43 : 359.87 = 198.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.43/359.87 = 198.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.43x = 359.87 × 198.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.43x = 71,309.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,309.05/260.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.82

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