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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.06, 390.09 and 74.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.06, 390.09 and 74.97 is: 112.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.06 : 390.09 = 74.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.06/390.09 = 74.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.06x = 390.09 × 74.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.06x = 29,243.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,243.87/260.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.45

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