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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.46, 390.69 and 68.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.46, 390.69 and 68.08 is: 102.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.46 : 390.69 = 68.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.46/390.69 = 68.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.46x = 390.69 × 68.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.46x = 26,598.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,598.18/260.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.12

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