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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.68, 389.65 and 199.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.68, 389.65 and 199.48 is: 298.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.68 : 389.65 = 199.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.68/389.65 = 199.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.68x = 389.65 × 199.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.68x = 77,727.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,727.38/260.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.17

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