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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.29, 390.23 and 130.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.29, 390.23 and 130.22 is: 195.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.29 : 390.23 = 130.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.29/390.23 = 130.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.29x = 390.23 × 130.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.29x = 50,816.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,816.73/260.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.23

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