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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.90, 390.96 and 114.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.90, 390.96 and 114.45 is: 171.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.90 : 390.96 = 114.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.90/390.96 = 114.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.90x = 390.96 × 114.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.90x = 44,745.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,745.37/260.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.51

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