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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.90, 359.61 and 198.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.90, 359.61 and 198.66 is: 273.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.90 : 359.61 = 198.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.90/359.61 = 198.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.90x = 359.61 × 198.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.90x = 71,440.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,440.12/260.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.82

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