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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.34, 390.36 and 114.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.34, 390.36 and 114.06 is: 171.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.34 : 390.36 = 114.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.34/390.36 = 114.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.34x = 390.36 × 114.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.34x = 44,524.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,524.46/260.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.02

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