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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.70, 359.81 and 198.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.70, 359.81 and 198.43 is: 273.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.70 : 359.81 = 198.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.70/359.81 = 198.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.70x = 359.81 × 198.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.70x = 71,397.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,397.10/260.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.87

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