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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.69, 391.03 and 200.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.69, 391.03 and 200.14 is: 300.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.69 : 391.03 = 200.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.69/391.03 = 200.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.69x = 391.03 × 200.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.69x = 78,259.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,259.27/260.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.21

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