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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.04, 389.76 and 113.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.04, 389.76 and 113.90 is: 170.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.04 : 389.76 = 113.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.04/389.76 = 113.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.04x = 389.76 × 113.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.04x = 44,393.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,393.66/260.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.72

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