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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.62, 390.81 and 77.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.62, 390.81 and 77.97 is: 116.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.62 : 390.81 = 77.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.62/390.81 = 77.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.62x = 390.81 × 77.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.62x = 30,472.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,472.63/260.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.92

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