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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.76, 390.33 and 206.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.76, 390.33 and 206.76 is: 309.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.76 : 390.33 = 206.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.76/390.33 = 206.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.76x = 390.33 × 206.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.76x = 80,704.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,704.63/260.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.50

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