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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.01, 391.59 and 131

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.01, 391.59 and 131 is: 196.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.01 : 391.59 = 131 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.01/391.59 = 131/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.01x = 391.59 × 131
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.01x = 51,297.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,297.64/261.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.54

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