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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.64, 390.60 and 130.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.64, 390.60 and 130.50 is: 195.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.64 : 390.60 = 130.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.64/390.60 = 130.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.64x = 390.60 × 130.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.64x = 50,973.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,973.30/260.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.57

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