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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.49, 390.69 and 87.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.49, 390.69 and 87.17 is: 130.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.49 : 390.69 = 87.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.49/390.69 = 87.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.49x = 390.69 × 87.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.49x = 34,056.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,056.45/260.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.74

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