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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.31, 390.44 and 67.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.31, 390.44 and 67.94 is: 101.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.31 : 390.44 = 67.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.31/390.44 = 67.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.31x = 390.44 × 67.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.31x = 26,525.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,525.79/260.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.90

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