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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.36, 390.50 and 75.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.36, 390.50 and 75.25 is: 112.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.36 : 390.50 = 75.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.36/390.50 = 75.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.36x = 390.50 × 75.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.36x = 29,383.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,383.11/260.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.85

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