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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.52, 390.48 and 115.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.52, 390.48 and 115.94 is: 173.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.52 : 390.48 = 115.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.52/390.48 = 115.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.52x = 390.48 × 115.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.52x = 45,272.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,272.25/260.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.78

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