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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.27, 390.37 and 67.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.27, 390.37 and 67.91 is: 101.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.27 : 390.37 = 67.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.27/390.37 = 67.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.27x = 390.37 × 67.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.27x = 26,507.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,507.91/260.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.85

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