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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.13, 391.81 and 131.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.13, 391.81 and 131.26 is: 196.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.13 : 391.81 = 131.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.13/391.81 = 131.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.13x = 391.81 × 131.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.13x = 51,428.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,428.98/261.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.95

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