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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.89, 391.80 and 239.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.89, 391.80 and 239.47 is: 359.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.89 : 391.80 = 239.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.89/391.80 = 239.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.89x = 391.80 × 239.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.89x = 93,824.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,824.35/260.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.63

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