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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.29, 390.46 and 86.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.29, 390.46 and 86.98 is: 130.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.29 : 390.46 = 86.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.29/390.46 = 86.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.29x = 390.46 × 86.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.29x = 33,962.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,962.21/260.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.48

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