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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.43, 390.81 and 199.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.43, 390.81 and 199.62 is: 299.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.43 : 390.81 = 199.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.43/390.81 = 199.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.43x = 390.81 × 199.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.43x = 78,013.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,013.49/260.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.56

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