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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.51, 390.63 and 87.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.51, 390.63 and 87.11 is: 130.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.51 : 390.63 = 87.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.51/390.63 = 87.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.51x = 390.63 × 87.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.51x = 34,028.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,028.43/260.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.62

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