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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.65, 359.53 and 205.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.65, 359.53 and 205.37 is: 283.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.65 : 359.53 = 205.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.65/359.53 = 205.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.65x = 359.53 × 205.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.65x = 73,836.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,836.68/260.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.28

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