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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260, 390 and 108

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260, 390 and 108 is: 162

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260 : 390 = 108 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260/390 = 108/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260x = 390 × 108
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260x = 42,120
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,120/260
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162

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