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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.72, 391.14 and 78.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.72, 391.14 and 78.11 is: 117.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.72 : 391.14 = 78.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.72/391.14 = 78.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.72x = 391.14 × 78.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.72x = 30,551.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,551.95/260.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.18

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