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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.70, 393 and 243.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.70, 393 and 243.08 is: 366.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.70 : 393 = 243.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.70/393 = 243.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.70x = 393 × 243.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.70x = 95,530.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,530.44/260.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.44

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