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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.45, 390.66 and 68.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.45, 390.66 and 68.07 is: 102.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.45 : 390.66 = 68.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.45/390.66 = 68.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.45x = 390.66 × 68.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.45x = 26,592.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,592.23/260.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.10

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