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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.42, 390.59 and 130.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.42, 390.59 and 130.39 is: 195.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.42 : 390.59 = 130.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.42/390.59 = 130.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.42x = 390.59 × 130.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.42x = 50,929.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,929.03/260.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.56

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