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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.48, 391.26 and 199.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.48, 391.26 and 199.40 is: 299.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.48 : 391.26 = 199.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.48/391.26 = 199.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.48x = 391.26 × 199.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.48x = 78,017.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,017.24/260.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.51

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