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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260, 390 and 89.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260, 390 and 89.04 is: 133.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260 : 390 = 89.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260/390 = 89.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260x = 390 × 89.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260x = 34,725.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,725.60/260
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.56

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