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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.80, 390.83 and 116.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.80, 390.83 and 116.21 is: 174.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.80 : 390.83 = 116.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.80/390.83 = 116.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.80x = 390.83 × 116.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.80x = 45,418.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,418.35/260.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.15

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