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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.76, 391.14 and 116.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.76, 391.14 and 116.38 is: 174.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.76 : 391.14 = 116.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.76/391.14 = 116.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.76x = 391.14 × 116.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.76x = 45,520.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,520.87/260.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.57

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