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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.93, 391.31 and 78.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.93, 391.31 and 78.33 is: 117.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.93 : 391.31 = 78.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.93/391.31 = 78.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.93x = 391.31 × 78.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.93x = 30,651.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,651.31/260.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.47

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