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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.27, 390.32 and 86.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.27, 390.32 and 86.90 is: 130.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.27 : 390.32 = 86.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.27/390.32 = 86.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.27x = 390.32 × 86.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.27x = 33,918.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,918.81/260.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.32

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