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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.82, 359.64 and 202.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.82, 359.64 and 202.50 is: 279.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.82 : 359.64 = 202.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.82/359.64 = 202.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.82x = 359.64 × 202.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.82x = 72,827.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,827.10/260.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.22

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