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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.92, 391.16 and 130.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.92, 391.16 and 130.76 is: 196.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.92 : 391.16 = 130.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.92/391.16 = 130.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.92x = 391.16 × 130.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.92x = 51,148.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,148.08/260.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.03

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