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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.18, 390.18 and 77.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.18, 390.18 and 77.52 is: 116.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.18 : 390.18 = 77.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.18/390.18 = 77.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.18x = 390.18 × 77.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.18x = 30,246.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,246.75/260.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.25

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