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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.75, 390.83 and 130.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.75, 390.83 and 130.55 is: 195.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.75 : 390.83 = 130.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.75/390.83 = 130.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.75x = 390.83 × 130.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.75x = 51,020.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,020.25/260.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.67

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