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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.82, 391.25 and 87.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.82, 391.25 and 87.51 is: 131.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.82 : 391.25 = 87.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.82/391.25 = 87.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.82x = 391.25 × 87.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.82x = 34,237.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,237.04/260.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.27

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