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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.99, 391.51 and 87.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.99, 391.51 and 87.65 is: 131.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.99 : 391.51 = 87.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.99/391.51 = 87.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.99x = 391.51 × 87.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.99x = 34,313.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,313.89/260.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.48

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