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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.52, 390.56 and 130.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.52, 390.56 and 130.44 is: 195.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.52 : 390.56 = 130.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.52/390.56 = 130.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.52x = 390.56 × 130.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.52x = 50,944.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,944.65/260.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.55

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