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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.46, 359.78 and 197.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.46, 359.78 and 197.91 is: 273.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.46 : 359.78 = 197.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.46/359.78 = 197.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.46x = 359.78 × 197.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.46x = 71,203.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,203.07/260.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.37

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