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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.36, 390.55 and 87.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.36, 390.55 and 87.02 is: 130.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.36 : 390.55 = 87.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.36/390.55 = 87.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.36x = 390.55 × 87.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.36x = 33,983.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,983.27/260.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.53

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