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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.24, 391.89 and 87.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.24, 391.89 and 87.87 is: 131.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.24 : 391.89 = 87.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.24/391.89 = 87.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.24x = 391.89 × 87.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.24x = 34,435.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,435.37/261.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.82

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