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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.04, 389.40 and 136.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.04, 389.40 and 136.32 is: 204.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.04 : 389.40 = 136.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.04/389.40 = 136.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.04x = 389.40 × 136.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.04x = 53,083.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,083.01/260.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.13

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