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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.26, 390.24 and 86.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.26, 390.24 and 86.85 is: 130.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.26 : 390.24 = 86.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.26/390.24 = 86.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.26x = 390.24 × 86.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.26x = 33,892.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,892.34/260.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.23

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