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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.60, 390.85 and 114.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.60, 390.85 and 114.38 is: 171.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.60 : 390.85 = 114.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.60/390.85 = 114.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.60x = 390.85 × 114.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.60x = 44,703.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,703.18/260.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.54

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