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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.05, 389.96 and 115.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.05, 389.96 and 115.66 is: 173.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.05 : 389.96 = 115.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.05/389.96 = 115.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.05x = 389.96 × 115.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.05x = 45,102.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,102.20/260.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.44

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