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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.15, 390.09 and 130.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.15, 390.09 and 130.01 is: 194.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.15 : 390.09 = 130.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.15/390.09 = 130.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.15x = 390.09 × 130.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.15x = 50,715.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,715.60/260.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.95

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