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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.82, 360.34 and 198.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.82, 360.34 and 198.86 is: 274.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.82 : 360.34 = 198.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.82/360.34 = 198.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.82x = 360.34 × 198.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.82x = 71,657.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,657.21/260.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.74

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