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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.75, 390.98 and 87.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.75, 390.98 and 87.33 is: 130.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.75 : 390.98 = 87.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.75/390.98 = 87.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.75x = 390.98 × 87.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.75x = 34,144.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,144.50/260.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.95

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