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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.76, 359.34 and 195.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.76, 359.34 and 195.12 is: 268.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.76 : 359.34 = 195.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.76/359.34 = 195.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.76x = 359.34 × 195.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.76x = 70,114.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,114.42/260.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.88

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