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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.22, 390.35 and 86.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.22, 390.35 and 86.85 is: 130.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.22 : 390.35 = 86.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.22/390.35 = 86.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.22x = 390.35 × 86.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.22x = 33,901.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,901.90/260.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.28

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