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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.83, 391.08 and 130.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.83, 391.08 and 130.68 is: 195.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.83 : 391.08 = 130.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.83/391.08 = 130.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.83x = 391.08 × 130.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.83x = 51,105.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,105.36/260.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.94

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