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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.17, 390.26 and 86.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.17, 390.26 and 86.83 is: 130.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.17 : 390.26 = 86.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.17/390.26 = 86.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.17x = 390.26 × 86.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.17x = 33,886.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,886.28/260.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.25

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