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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.49, 359.36 and 190.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.49, 359.36 and 190.44 is: 262.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.49 : 359.36 = 190.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.49/359.36 = 190.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.49x = 359.36 × 190.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.49x = 68,433.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,433.77/260.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.71

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