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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.09, 390.12 and 77.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.09, 390.12 and 77.48 is: 116.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.09 : 390.12 = 77.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.09/390.12 = 77.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.09x = 390.12 × 77.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.09x = 30,226.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,226.50/260.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.22

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