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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.04, 391.51 and 96.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.04, 391.51 and 96.49 is: 144.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.04 : 391.51 = 96.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.04/391.51 = 96.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.04x = 391.51 × 96.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.04x = 37,774.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,774.36/261.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.71

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