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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.64, 390.93 and 68.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.64, 390.93 and 68.28 is: 102.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.64 : 390.93 = 68.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.64/390.93 = 68.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.64x = 390.93 × 68.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.64x = 26,692.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,692.70/260.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.41

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