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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.60, 390.92 and 78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.60, 390.92 and 78 is: 117.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.60 : 390.92 = 78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.60/390.92 = 78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.60x = 390.92 × 78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.60x = 30,491.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,491.76/260.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.01

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