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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.74, 359.70 and 190.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.74, 359.70 and 190.69 is: 263.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.74 : 359.70 = 190.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.74/359.70 = 190.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.74x = 359.70 × 190.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.74x = 68,591.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,591.19/260.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.06

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