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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.73, 391.07 and 87.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.73, 391.07 and 87.39 is: 131.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.73 : 391.07 = 87.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.73/391.07 = 87.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.73x = 391.07 × 87.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.73x = 34,175.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,175.61/260.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.08

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