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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261, 391.08 and 131.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261, 391.08 and 131.04 is: 196.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261 : 391.08 = 131.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261/391.08 = 131.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261x = 391.08 × 131.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261x = 51,247.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,247.12/261
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.35

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