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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.54, 390.33 and 202.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.54, 390.33 and 202.83 is: 303.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.54 : 390.33 = 202.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.54/390.33 = 202.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.54x = 390.33 × 202.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.54x = 79,170.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,170.63/260.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.88

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