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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.19, 390.47 and 115.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.19, 390.47 and 115.92 is: 173.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.19 : 390.47 = 115.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.19/390.47 = 115.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.19x = 390.47 × 115.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.19x = 45,262.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,262.70/260.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.96

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