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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.26, 390.39 and 116.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.26, 390.39 and 116.08 is: 174.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.26 : 390.39 = 116.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.26/390.39 = 116.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.26x = 390.39 × 116.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.26x = 45,315.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,315.06/260.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.12

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