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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808, 1,212.03 and 260.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808, 1,212.03 and 260.14 is: 390.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808 : 1,212.03 = 260.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808/1,212.03 = 260.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808x = 1,212.03 × 260.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808x = 315,297.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,297.48/808
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.22

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