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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.40, 390.51 and 87.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.40, 390.51 and 87.01 is: 130.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.40 : 390.51 = 87.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.40/390.51 = 87.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.40x = 390.51 × 87.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.40x = 33,979.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,979.25/260.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.49

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