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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.31, 390.30 and 114.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.31, 390.30 and 114.09 is: 171.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.31 : 390.30 = 114.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.31/390.30 = 114.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.31x = 390.30 × 114.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.31x = 44,529.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,529.33/260.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.06

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