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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.94, 360.54 and 211.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.94, 360.54 and 211.73 is: 292.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.94 : 360.54 = 211.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.94/360.54 = 211.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.94x = 360.54 × 211.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.94x = 76,337.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,337.13/260.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.55

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