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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.89, 391.38 and 78.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.89, 391.38 and 78.30 is: 117.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.89 : 391.38 = 78.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.89/391.38 = 78.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.89x = 391.38 × 78.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.89x = 30,643.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,643.10/260.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.46

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