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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.41, 390.41 and 130.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.41, 390.41 and 130.34 is: 195.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.41 : 390.41 = 130.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.41/390.41 = 130.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.41x = 390.41 × 130.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.41x = 50,883.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,883.44/260.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.40

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