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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.61, 389.89 and 211.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.61, 389.89 and 211.60 is: 316.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.61 : 389.89 = 211.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.61/389.89 = 211.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.61x = 389.89 × 211.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.61x = 82,500.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,500.72/260.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.57

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