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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260, 390.02 and 86.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260, 390.02 and 86.62 is: 129.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260 : 390.02 = 86.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260/390.02 = 86.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260x = 390.02 × 86.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260x = 33,783.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,783.53/260
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.94

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