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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.04, 390 and 115.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.04, 390 and 115.68 is: 173.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.04 : 390 = 115.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.04/390 = 115.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.04x = 390 × 115.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.04x = 45,115.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,115.20/260.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.49

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