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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.36, 392.00 and 88.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.36, 392.00 and 88.03 is: 132.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.36 : 392.00 = 88.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.36/392.00 = 88.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.36x = 392.00 × 88.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.36x = 34,507.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,507.00/261.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.03

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