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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.70, 390.68 and 196.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.70, 390.68 and 196.62 is: 294.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.70 : 390.68 = 196.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.70/390.68 = 196.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.70x = 390.68 × 196.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.70x = 76,815.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,815.50/260.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.65

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