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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.94, 359.10 and 219

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.94, 359.10 and 219 is: 301.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.94 : 359.10 = 219 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.94/359.10 = 219/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.94x = 359.10 × 219
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.94x = 78,642.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,642.90/260.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.38

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