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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260, 390 and 89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260, 390 and 89 is: 133.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260 : 390 = 89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260/390 = 89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260x = 390 × 89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260x = 34,710
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,710/260
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.50

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