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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.48, 390.69 and 116.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.48, 390.69 and 116.19 is: 174.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.48 : 390.69 = 116.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.48/390.69 = 116.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.48x = 390.69 × 116.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.48x = 45,394.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,394.27/260.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.27

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