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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.29, 392.04 and 87.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.29, 392.04 and 87.98 is: 132.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.29 : 392.04 = 87.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.29/392.04 = 87.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.29x = 392.04 × 87.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.29x = 34,489.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,489.72/261.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.00

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