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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.46, 390.72 and 95.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.46, 390.72 and 95.96 is: 143.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.46 : 390.72 = 95.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.46/390.72 = 95.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.46x = 390.72 × 95.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.46x = 37,491.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,491.54/260.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.94

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