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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.44, 390.54 and 116.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.44, 390.54 and 116.20 is: 174.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.44 : 390.54 = 116.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.44/390.54 = 116.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.44x = 390.54 × 116.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.44x = 45,380.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,380.75/260.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.25

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