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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.24, 390.44 and 89.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.24, 390.44 and 89.24 is: 133.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.24 : 390.44 = 89.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.24/390.44 = 89.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.24x = 390.44 × 89.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.24x = 34,842.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,842.87/260.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.89

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