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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.50, 360 and 213.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.50, 360 and 213.80 is: 295.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.50 : 360 = 213.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.50/360 = 213.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.50x = 360 × 213.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.50x = 76,968
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,968/260.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.46

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