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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.37, 392.06 and 90.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.37, 392.06 and 90.33 is: 135.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.37 : 392.06 = 90.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.37/392.06 = 90.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.37x = 392.06 × 90.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.37x = 35,414.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,414.33/261.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.50

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