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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.50, 390.74 and 214.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.50, 390.74 and 214.66 is: 321.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.50 : 390.74 = 214.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.50/390.74 = 214.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.50x = 390.74 × 214.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.50x = 83,877.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,877.27/260.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.99

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