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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.34, 390.52 and 131.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.34, 390.52 and 131.94 is: 197.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.34 : 390.52 = 131.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.34/390.52 = 131.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.34x = 390.52 × 131.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.34x = 51,525.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,525.21/260.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.92

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