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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.21, 390.30 and 89.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.21, 390.30 and 89.21 is: 133.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.21 : 390.30 = 89.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.21/390.30 = 89.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.21x = 390.30 × 89.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.21x = 34,816.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,816.71/260.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.80

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