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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.33, 389.77 and 131.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.33, 389.77 and 131.81 is: 197.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.33 : 389.77 = 131.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.33/389.77 = 131.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.33x = 389.77 × 131.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.33x = 51,373.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,373.31/260.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.34

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