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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.22, 390.72 and 116.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.22, 390.72 and 116.22 is: 174.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.22 : 390.72 = 116.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.22/390.72 = 116.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.22x = 390.72 × 116.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.22x = 45,409.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,409.48/260.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.50

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