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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.28, 390.32 and 95.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.28, 390.32 and 95.70 is: 143.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.28 : 390.32 = 95.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.28/390.32 = 95.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.28x = 390.32 × 95.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.28x = 37,353.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,353.62/260.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.51

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