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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.79, 360.03 and 190.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.79, 360.03 and 190.77 is: 263.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.79 : 360.03 = 190.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.79/360.03 = 190.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.79x = 360.03 × 190.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.79x = 68,682.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,682.92/260.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.36

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