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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.78, 359.90 and 195.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.78, 359.90 and 195.16 is: 269.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.78 : 359.90 = 195.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.78/359.90 = 195.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.78x = 359.90 × 195.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.78x = 70,238.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,238.08/260.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.34

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