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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.24, 391.72 and 130.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.24, 391.72 and 130.98 is: 196.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.24 : 391.72 = 130.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.24/391.72 = 130.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.24x = 391.72 × 130.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.24x = 51,307.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,307.49/261.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.40

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