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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.37, 391.92 and 90.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.37, 391.92 and 90.25 is: 135.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.37 : 391.92 = 90.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.37/391.92 = 90.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.37x = 391.92 × 90.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.37x = 35,370.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,370.78/261.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.33

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