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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.28, 390.60 and 116.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.28, 390.60 and 116.04 is: 174.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.28 : 390.60 = 116.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.28/390.60 = 116.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.28x = 390.60 × 116.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.28x = 45,325.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,325.22/260.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.14

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