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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.02, 390.05 and 86.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.02, 390.05 and 86.63 is: 129.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.02 : 390.05 = 86.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.02/390.05 = 86.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.02x = 390.05 × 86.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.02x = 33,790.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,790.03/260.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.95

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