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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.93, 391.30 and 87.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.93, 391.30 and 87.57 is: 131.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.93 : 391.30 = 87.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.93/391.30 = 87.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.93x = 391.30 × 87.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.93x = 34,264.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,264.18/260.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.32

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