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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.47, 390.15 and 208.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.47, 390.15 and 208.83 is: 312.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.47 : 390.15 = 208.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.47/390.15 = 208.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.47x = 390.15 × 208.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.47x = 81,475.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,475.02/260.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.80

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