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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.29, 391.76 and 131.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.29, 391.76 and 131.13 is: 196.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.29 : 391.76 = 131.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.29/391.76 = 131.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.29x = 391.76 × 131.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.29x = 51,371.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,371.82/261.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.61

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