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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.32, 390.46 and 89.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.32, 390.46 and 89.32 is: 133.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.32 : 390.46 = 89.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.32/390.46 = 89.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.32x = 390.46 × 89.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.32x = 34,875.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,875.89/260.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.97

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