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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.27, 390.47 and 77.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.27, 390.47 and 77.67 is: 116.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.27 : 390.47 = 77.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.27/390.47 = 77.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.27x = 390.47 × 77.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.27x = 30,325.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,325.46/260.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.52

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