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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.07, 389.98 and 95.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.07, 389.98 and 95.43 is: 143.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.07 : 389.98 = 95.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.07/389.98 = 95.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.07x = 389.98 × 95.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.07x = 37,213.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,213.84/260.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.09

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