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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.54, 360 and 213.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.54, 360 and 213.76 is: 295.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.54 : 360 = 213.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.54/360 = 213.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.54x = 360 × 213.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.54x = 76,953.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,953.60/260.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.36

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