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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.39, 390.50 and 87.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.39, 390.50 and 87.02 is: 130.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.39 : 390.50 = 87.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.39/390.50 = 87.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.39x = 390.50 × 87.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.39x = 33,980.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,980.41/260.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.50

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