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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.16, 390.23 and 67.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.16, 390.23 and 67.78 is: 101.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.16 : 390.23 = 67.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.16/390.23 = 67.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.16x = 390.23 × 67.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.16x = 26,449.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,449.79/260.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.67

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