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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.75, 360.20 and 211.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.75, 360.20 and 211.55 is: 292.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.75 : 360.20 = 211.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.75/360.20 = 211.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.75x = 360.20 × 211.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.75x = 76,197.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,197.45/260.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.23

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