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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.82, 391.20 and 89.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.82, 391.20 and 89.82 is: 134.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.82 : 391.20 = 89.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.82/391.20 = 89.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.82x = 391.20 × 89.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.82x = 35,137.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,137.58/260.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.72

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