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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.76, 360.09 and 195.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.76, 360.09 and 195.15 is: 269.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.76 : 360.09 = 195.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.76/360.09 = 195.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.76x = 360.09 × 195.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.76x = 70,271.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,271.56/260.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.49

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