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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.84, 392.58 and 196.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.84, 392.58 and 196.18 is: 295.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.84 : 392.58 = 196.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.84/392.58 = 196.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.84x = 392.58 × 196.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.84x = 77,015.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,015.18/260.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.25

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