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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.52, 390.77 and 68.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.52, 390.77 and 68.14 is: 102.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.52 : 390.77 = 68.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.52/390.77 = 68.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.52x = 390.77 × 68.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.52x = 26,627.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,627.07/260.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.21

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