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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.71, 391.11 and 87.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.71, 391.11 and 87.40 is: 131.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.71 : 391.11 = 87.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.71/391.11 = 87.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.71x = 391.11 × 87.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.71x = 34,183.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,183.01/260.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.12

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