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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.72, 391.01 and 78.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.72, 391.01 and 78.07 is: 117.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.72 : 391.01 = 78.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.72/391.01 = 78.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.72x = 391.01 × 78.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.72x = 30,526.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,526.15/260.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.08

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