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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.87, 359.18 and 198.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.87, 359.18 and 198.50 is: 273.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.87 : 359.18 = 198.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.87/359.18 = 198.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.87x = 359.18 × 198.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.87x = 71,295.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,295.34/260.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.30

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