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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.39, 390.51 and 87.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.39, 390.51 and 87.01 is: 130.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.39 : 390.51 = 87.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.39/390.51 = 87.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.39x = 390.51 × 87.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.39x = 33,977.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,977.30/260.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.48

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