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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.77, 391.11 and 87.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.77, 391.11 and 87.41 is: 131.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.77 : 391.11 = 87.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.77/391.11 = 87.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.77x = 391.11 × 87.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.77x = 34,184.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,184.97/260.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.09

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