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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.19, 390.34 and 86.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.19, 390.34 and 86.87 is: 130.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.19 : 390.34 = 86.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.19/390.34 = 86.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.19x = 390.34 × 86.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.19x = 33,908.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,908.84/260.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.32

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