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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.04, 390.02 and 67.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.04, 390.02 and 67.67 is: 101.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.04 : 390.02 = 67.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.04/390.02 = 67.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.04x = 390.02 × 67.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.04x = 26,390.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,390.36/260.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.49

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