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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.90, 360.08 and 198.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.90, 360.08 and 198.80 is: 274.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.90 : 360.08 = 198.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.90/360.08 = 198.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.90x = 360.08 × 198.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.90x = 71,583.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,583.90/260.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.37

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