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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.79, 391.22 and 130.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.79, 391.22 and 130.79 is: 196.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.79 : 391.22 = 130.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.79/391.22 = 130.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.79x = 391.22 × 130.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.79x = 51,168.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,168.48/260.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.21

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