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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.87, 391.31 and 75.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.87, 391.31 and 75.78 is: 113.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.87 : 391.31 = 75.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.87/391.31 = 75.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.87x = 391.31 × 75.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.87x = 29,653.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,653.09/260.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.67

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