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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.45, 359.28 and 211.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.45, 359.28 and 211.25 is: 291.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.45 : 359.28 = 211.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.45/359.28 = 211.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.45x = 359.28 × 211.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.45x = 75,896.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,896.10/260.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.41

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