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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.74, 391.11 and 87.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.74, 391.11 and 87.38 is: 131.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.74 : 391.11 = 87.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.74/391.11 = 87.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.74x = 391.11 × 87.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.74x = 34,173.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,173.24/260.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.06

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