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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.00, 390.08 and 129.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.00, 390.08 and 129.98 is: 195.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.00 : 390.08 = 129.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.00/390.08 = 129.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.00x = 390.08 × 129.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.00x = 50,700.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,700.97/260.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.01

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