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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.20, 389.58 and 131.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.20, 389.58 and 131.68 is: 197.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.20 : 389.58 = 131.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.20/389.58 = 131.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.20x = 389.58 × 131.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.20x = 51,299.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,299.89/260.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.16

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