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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.38, 392.13 and 88.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.38, 392.13 and 88.13 is: 132.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.38 : 392.13 = 88.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.38/392.13 = 88.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.38x = 392.13 × 88.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.38x = 34,556.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,556.46/261.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.21

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