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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.80, 359.68 and 208.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.80, 359.68 and 208.24 is: 287.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.80 : 359.68 = 208.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.80/359.68 = 208.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.80x = 359.68 × 208.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.80x = 74,899.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,899.76/260.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.19

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