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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.94, 360.18 and 205.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.94, 360.18 and 205.44 is: 283.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.94 : 360.18 = 205.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.94/360.18 = 205.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.94x = 360.18 × 205.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.94x = 73,995.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,995.38/260.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.57

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