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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.29, 390.53 and 95.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.29, 390.53 and 95.76 is: 143.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.29 : 390.53 = 95.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.29/390.53 = 95.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.29x = 390.53 × 95.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.29x = 37,397.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,397.15/260.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.67

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