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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.33, 390.38 and 77.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.33, 390.38 and 77.72 is: 116.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.33 : 390.38 = 77.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.33/390.38 = 77.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.33x = 390.38 × 77.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.33x = 30,337.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,337.99/260.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.54

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