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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.30, 390.29 and 113.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.30, 390.29 and 113.97 is: 170.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.30 : 390.29 = 113.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.30/390.29 = 113.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.30x = 390.29 × 113.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.30x = 44,479.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,479.32/260.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.88

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