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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.72, 360.08 and 203.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.72, 360.08 and 203.20 is: 280.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.72 : 360.08 = 203.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.72/360.08 = 203.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.72x = 360.08 × 203.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.72x = 73,168.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,168.26/260.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.64

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