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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.68, 390.48 and 202.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.68, 390.48 and 202.84 is: 303.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.68 : 390.48 = 202.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.68/390.48 = 202.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.68x = 390.48 × 202.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.68x = 79,204.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,204.96/260.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.84

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