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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.38, 390.68 and 130.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.38, 390.68 and 130.51 is: 195.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.38 : 390.68 = 130.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.38/390.68 = 130.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.38x = 390.68 × 130.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.38x = 50,987.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,987.65/260.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.82

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