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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.59, 390.88 and 68.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.59, 390.88 and 68.21 is: 102.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.59 : 390.88 = 68.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.59/390.88 = 68.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.59x = 390.88 × 68.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.59x = 26,662.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,662.10/260.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.32

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