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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.94, 391.56 and 87.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.94, 391.56 and 87.74 is: 131.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.94 : 391.56 = 87.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.94/391.56 = 87.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.94x = 391.56 × 87.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.94x = 34,355.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,355.47/260.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.66

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