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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.72, 391.14 and 130.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.72, 391.14 and 130.78 is: 196.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.72 : 391.14 = 130.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.72/391.14 = 130.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.72x = 391.14 × 130.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.72x = 51,153.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,153.29/260.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.20

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