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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.14, 390.23 and 75.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.14, 390.23 and 75.06 is: 112.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.14 : 390.23 = 75.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.14/390.23 = 75.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.14x = 390.23 × 75.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.14x = 29,290.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,290.66/260.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.60

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