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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.82, 359.84 and 211.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.82, 359.84 and 211.01 is: 291.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.82 : 359.84 = 211.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.82/359.84 = 211.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.82x = 359.84 × 211.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.82x = 75,928.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,928.57/260.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.11

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