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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.50, 359.79 and 190.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.50, 359.79 and 190.87 is: 263.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.50 : 359.79 = 190.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.50/359.79 = 190.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.50x = 359.79 × 190.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.50x = 68,673.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,673.12/260.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.62

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