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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.80, 390.80 and 116.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.80, 390.80 and 116.48 is: 174.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.80 : 390.80 = 116.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.80/390.80 = 116.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.80x = 390.80 × 116.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.80x = 45,520.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,520.38/260.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.54

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