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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.55, 359.37 and 195.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.55, 359.37 and 195.21 is: 269.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.55 : 359.37 = 195.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.55/359.37 = 195.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.55x = 359.37 × 195.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.55x = 70,152.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,152.62/260.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.25

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