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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.72, 391.32 and 196.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.72, 391.32 and 196.76 is: 295.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.72 : 391.32 = 196.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.72/391.32 = 196.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.72x = 391.32 × 196.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.72x = 76,996.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,996.12/260.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.32

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