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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.54, 390.86 and 89.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.54, 390.86 and 89.50 is: 134.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.54 : 390.86 = 89.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.54/390.86 = 89.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.54x = 390.86 × 89.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.54x = 34,981.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,981.97/260.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.27

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