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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.23, 390.22 and 86.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.23, 390.22 and 86.84 is: 130.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.23 : 390.22 = 86.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.23/390.22 = 86.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.23x = 390.22 × 86.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.23x = 33,886.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,886.00/260.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.21

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