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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.22, 391.81 and 87.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.22, 391.81 and 87.89 is: 131.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.22 : 391.81 = 87.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.22/391.81 = 87.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.22x = 391.81 × 87.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.22x = 34,435.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,435.52/261.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.83

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