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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.02, 390.05 and 113.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.02, 390.05 and 113.74 is: 170.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.02 : 390.05 = 113.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.02/390.05 = 113.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.02x = 390.05 × 113.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.02x = 44,364.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,364.29/260.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.62

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