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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.05, 389.95 and 77.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.05, 389.95 and 77.38 is: 116.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.05 : 389.95 = 77.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.05/389.95 = 77.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.05x = 389.95 × 77.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.05x = 30,174.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,174.33/260.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.03

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