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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.35, 390.49 and 77.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.35, 390.49 and 77.69 is: 116.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.35 : 390.49 = 77.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.35/390.49 = 77.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.35x = 390.49 × 77.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.35x = 30,337.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,337.95/260.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.53

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