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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.55, 359.51 and 211.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.55, 359.51 and 211.34 is: 291.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.55 : 359.51 = 211.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.55/359.51 = 211.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.55x = 359.51 × 211.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.55x = 75,978.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,978.69/260.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.61

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