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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.50, 390.81 and 116.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.50, 390.81 and 116.26 is: 174.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.50 : 390.81 = 116.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.50/390.81 = 116.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.50x = 390.81 × 116.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.50x = 45,435.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,435.57/260.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.42

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