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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.77, 359.94 and 205.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.77, 359.94 and 205.76 is: 284.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.77 : 359.94 = 205.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.77/359.94 = 205.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.77x = 359.94 × 205.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.77x = 74,061.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,061.25/260.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.01

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