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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.35, 390.39 and 86.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.35, 390.39 and 86.96 is: 130.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.35 : 390.39 = 86.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.35/390.39 = 86.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.35x = 390.39 × 86.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.35x = 33,946.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,946.58/260.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.39

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