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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.21, 390.09 and 115.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.21, 390.09 and 115.88 is: 173.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.21 : 390.09 = 115.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.21/390.09 = 115.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.21x = 390.09 × 115.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.21x = 45,203.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,203.63/260.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.72

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