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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261, 391.32 and 130.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261, 391.32 and 130.96 is: 196.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261 : 391.32 = 130.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261/391.32 = 130.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261x = 391.32 × 130.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261x = 51,247.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,247.27/261
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.35

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