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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.38, 390.52 and 87.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.38, 390.52 and 87.04 is: 130.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.38 : 390.52 = 87.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.38/390.52 = 87.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.38x = 390.52 × 87.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.38x = 33,991.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,991.62/260.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.55

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