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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.62, 390.96 and 68.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.62, 390.96 and 68.26 is: 102.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.62 : 390.96 = 68.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.62/390.96 = 68.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.62x = 390.96 × 68.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.62x = 26,686.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,686.93/260.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.40

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