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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.68, 391.08 and 213.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.68, 391.08 and 213.04 is: 319.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.68 : 391.08 = 213.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.68/391.08 = 213.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.68x = 391.08 × 213.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.68x = 83,315.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,315.68/260.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.61

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