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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.64, 358.56 and 205.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.64, 358.56 and 205.56 is: 282.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.64 : 358.56 = 205.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.64/358.56 = 205.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.64x = 358.56 × 205.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.64x = 73,705.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,705.59/260.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.79

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