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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.64, 358.92 and 202.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.64, 358.92 and 202.32 is: 278.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.64 : 358.92 = 202.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.64/358.92 = 202.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.64x = 358.92 × 202.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.64x = 72,616.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,616.69/260.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.61

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