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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.23, 390.39 and 115.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.23, 390.39 and 115.96 is: 173.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.23 : 390.39 = 115.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.23/390.39 = 115.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.23x = 390.39 × 115.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.23x = 45,269.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,269.62/260.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.96

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