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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.46, 390.38 and 115.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.46, 390.38 and 115.88 is: 173.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.46 : 390.38 = 115.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.46/390.38 = 115.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.46x = 390.38 × 115.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.46x = 45,234.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,234.70/260.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.67

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