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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.51, 390.83 and 77.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.51, 390.83 and 77.90 is: 116.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.51 : 390.83 = 77.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.51/390.83 = 77.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.51x = 390.83 × 77.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.51x = 30,445.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,445.66/260.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.87

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