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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.56, 390.68 and 212.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.56, 390.68 and 212.88 is: 319.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.56 : 390.68 = 212.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.56/390.68 = 212.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.56x = 390.68 × 212.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.56x = 83,167.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,167.96/260.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.19

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