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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.59, 390.87 and 77.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.59, 390.87 and 77.98 is: 116.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.59 : 390.87 = 77.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.59/390.87 = 77.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.59x = 390.87 × 77.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.59x = 30,480.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,480.04/260.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.97

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