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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.63, 390.82 and 87.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.63, 390.82 and 87.24 is: 130.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.63 : 390.82 = 87.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.63/390.82 = 87.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.63x = 390.82 × 87.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.63x = 34,094.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,094.70/260.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.82

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