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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.89, 391.14 and 87.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.89, 391.14 and 87.46 is: 131.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.89 : 391.14 = 87.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.89/391.14 = 87.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.89x = 391.14 × 87.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.89x = 34,208.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,208.45/260.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.12

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