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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.57, 390.89 and 130.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.57, 390.89 and 130.57 is: 195.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.57 : 390.89 = 130.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.57/390.89 = 130.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.57x = 390.89 × 130.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.57x = 51,038.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,038.51/260.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.87

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