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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.30, 390.45 and 67.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.30, 390.45 and 67.92 is: 101.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.30 : 390.45 = 67.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.30/390.45 = 67.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.30x = 390.45 × 67.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.30x = 26,519.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,519.78/260.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.88

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