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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.19, 390.37 and 134.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.19, 390.37 and 134.79 is: 202.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.19 : 390.37 = 134.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.19/390.37 = 134.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.19x = 390.37 × 134.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.19x = 52,617.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,617.52/260.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.23

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