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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.35, 392.06 and 87.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.35, 392.06 and 87.98 is: 131.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.35 : 392.06 = 87.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.35/392.06 = 87.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.35x = 392.06 × 87.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.35x = 34,493.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,493.98/261.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.99

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