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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.43, 390.55 and 87.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.43, 390.55 and 87.07 is: 130.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.43 : 390.55 = 87.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.43/390.55 = 87.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.43x = 390.55 × 87.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.43x = 34,003.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,003.24/260.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.57

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