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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.48, 390.54 and 206.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.48, 390.54 and 206.48 is: 309.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.48 : 390.54 = 206.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.48/390.54 = 206.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.48x = 390.54 × 206.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.48x = 80,638.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,638.70/260.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.58

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