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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.17, 390.31 and 77.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.17, 390.31 and 77.58 is: 116.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.17 : 390.31 = 77.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.17/390.31 = 77.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.17x = 390.31 × 77.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.17x = 30,280.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,280.25/260.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.39

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