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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.38, 390.47 and 130.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.38, 390.47 and 130.34 is: 195.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.38 : 390.47 = 130.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.38/390.47 = 130.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.38x = 390.47 × 130.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.38x = 50,891.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,891.26/260.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.45

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