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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.03, 390.03 and 86.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.03, 390.03 and 86.64 is: 129.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.03 : 390.03 = 86.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.03/390.03 = 86.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.03x = 390.03 × 86.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.03x = 33,793.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,793.66/260.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.96

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