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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.77, 391.13 and 78.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.77, 391.13 and 78.16 is: 117.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.77 : 391.13 = 78.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.77/391.13 = 78.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.77x = 391.13 × 78.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.77x = 30,569.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,569.94/260.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.23

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