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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.15, 390.20 and 67.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.15, 390.20 and 67.77 is: 101.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.15 : 390.20 = 67.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.15/390.20 = 67.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.15x = 390.20 × 67.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.15x = 26,443.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,443.52/260.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.65

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