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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.31, 390.47 and 65.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.31, 390.47 and 65.31 is: 97.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.31 : 390.47 = 65.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.31/390.47 = 65.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.31x = 390.47 × 65.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.31x = 25,501.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,501.27/260.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.97

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