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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.80, 391.31 and 202.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.80, 391.31 and 202.93 is: 304.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.80 : 391.31 = 202.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.80/391.31 = 202.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.80x = 391.31 × 202.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.80x = 79,406.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,406.55/260.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.48

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