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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.60, 390.54 and 196.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.60, 390.54 and 196.40 is: 294.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.60 : 390.54 = 196.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.60/390.54 = 196.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.60x = 390.54 × 196.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.60x = 76,702.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,702.06/260.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.33

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