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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.11, 391.49 and 129.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.11, 391.49 and 129.32 is: 193.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.11 : 391.49 = 129.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.11/391.49 = 129.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.11x = 391.49 × 129.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.11x = 50,627.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,627.49/261.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.89

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