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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.19, 390.24 and 77.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.19, 390.24 and 77.55 is: 116.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.19 : 390.24 = 77.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.19/390.24 = 77.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.19x = 390.24 × 77.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.19x = 30,263.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,263.11/260.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.31

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