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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.96, 359.96 and 211.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.96, 359.96 and 211.74 is: 292.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.96 : 359.96 = 211.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.96/359.96 = 211.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.96x = 359.96 × 211.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.96x = 76,217.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,217.93/260.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.07

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