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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.62, 390.94 and 89.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.62, 390.94 and 89.62 is: 134.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.62 : 390.94 = 89.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.62/390.94 = 89.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.62x = 390.94 × 89.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.62x = 35,036.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,036.04/260.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.43

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