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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.95, 359.65 and 195.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.95, 359.65 and 195.43 is: 269.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.95 : 359.65 = 195.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.95/359.65 = 195.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.95x = 359.65 × 195.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.95x = 70,286.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,286.40/260.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.35

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