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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.68, 390.90 and 93.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.68, 390.90 and 93.86 is: 140.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.68 : 390.90 = 93.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.68/390.90 = 93.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.68x = 390.90 × 93.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.68x = 36,689.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,689.87/260.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.75

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