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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.52, 390.76 and 89.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.52, 390.76 and 89.52 is: 134.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.52 : 390.76 = 89.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.52/390.76 = 89.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.52x = 390.76 × 89.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.52x = 34,980.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,980.84/260.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.27

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