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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.84, 389.80 and 212.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.84, 389.80 and 212.80 is: 318.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.84 : 389.80 = 212.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.84/389.80 = 212.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.84x = 389.80 × 212.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.84x = 82,949.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,949.44/260.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.01

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