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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.83, 391.21 and 87.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.83, 391.21 and 87.47 is: 131.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.83 : 391.21 = 87.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.83/391.21 = 87.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.83x = 391.21 × 87.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.83x = 34,218.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,218.43/260.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.19

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