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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.82, 390.04 and 195.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.82, 390.04 and 195.86 is: 292.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.82 : 390.04 = 195.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.82/390.04 = 195.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.82x = 390.04 × 195.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.82x = 76,393.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,393.23/260.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.90

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