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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.13, 390.31 and 130.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.13, 390.31 and 130.26 is: 195.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.13 : 390.31 = 130.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.13/390.31 = 130.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.13x = 390.31 × 130.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.13x = 50,841.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,841.13/260.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.45

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