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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.63, 359.97 and 205.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.63, 359.97 and 205.30 is: 283.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.63 : 359.97 = 205.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.63/359.97 = 205.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.63x = 359.97 × 205.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.63x = 73,900.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,900.04/260.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.55

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