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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.57, 390.85 and 68.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.57, 390.85 and 68.19 is: 102.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.57 : 390.85 = 68.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.57/390.85 = 68.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.57x = 390.85 × 68.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.57x = 26,652.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,652.06/260.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.29

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