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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.89, 360.02 and 206.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.89, 360.02 and 206.01 is: 284.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.89 : 360.02 = 206.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.89/360.02 = 206.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.89x = 360.02 × 206.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.89x = 74,168.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,168.24/260.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.29

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