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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.38, 390.68 and 130.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.38, 390.68 and 130.50 is: 195.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.38 : 390.68 = 130.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.38/390.68 = 130.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.38x = 390.68 × 130.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.38x = 50,983.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,983.74/260.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.81

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