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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263.11, 392.12 and 260.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263.11, 392.12 and 260.95 is: 388.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263.11 : 392.12 = 260.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263.11/392.12 = 260.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263.11x = 392.12 × 260.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263.11x = 102,323.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,323.71/263.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.90

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