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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.94, 390.87 and 243.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.94, 390.87 and 243.12 is: 364.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.94 : 390.87 = 243.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.94/390.87 = 243.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.94x = 390.87 × 243.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.94x = 95,028.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,028.31/260.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.18

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