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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.55, 390.72 and 87.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.55, 390.72 and 87.19 is: 130.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.55 : 390.72 = 87.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.55/390.72 = 87.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.55x = 390.72 × 87.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.55x = 34,066.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,066.88/260.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.75

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