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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.28, 391.90 and 87.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.28, 391.90 and 87.93 is: 131.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.28 : 391.90 = 87.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.28/391.90 = 87.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.28x = 391.90 × 87.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.28x = 34,460.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,460.46/261.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.89

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