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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.43, 359.32 and 204.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.43, 359.32 and 204.99 is: 282.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.43 : 359.32 = 204.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.43/359.32 = 204.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.43x = 359.32 × 204.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.43x = 73,657.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,657.63/260.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.83

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