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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.14, 390.20 and 77.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.14, 390.20 and 77.53 is: 116.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.14 : 390.20 = 77.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.14/390.20 = 77.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.14x = 390.20 × 77.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.14x = 30,253.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,253.38/260.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.30

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