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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.70, 391.03 and 68.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.70, 391.03 and 68.32 is: 102.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.70 : 391.03 = 68.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.70/391.03 = 68.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.70x = 391.03 × 68.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.70x = 26,715.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,715.17/260.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.47

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