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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.23, 390.19 and 114.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.23, 390.19 and 114.08 is: 171.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.23 : 390.19 = 114.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.23/390.19 = 114.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.23x = 390.19 × 114.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.23x = 44,512.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,512.88/260.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.05

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