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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.44, 389.72 and 202.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.44, 389.72 and 202.32 is: 302.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.44 : 389.72 = 202.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.44/389.72 = 202.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.44x = 389.72 × 202.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.44x = 78,848.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,848.66/260.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.75

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