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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.20, 390.44 and 115.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.20, 390.44 and 115.91 is: 173.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.20 : 390.44 = 115.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.20/390.44 = 115.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.20x = 390.44 × 115.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.20x = 45,257.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,257.25/260.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.94

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