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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.71, 360 and 195.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.71, 360 and 195.10 is: 269.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.71 : 360 = 195.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.71/360 = 195.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.71x = 360 × 195.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.71x = 70,236
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,236/260.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.40

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