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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.38, 391.97 and 88.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.38, 391.97 and 88.02 is: 132.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.38 : 391.97 = 88.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.38/391.97 = 88.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.38x = 391.97 × 88.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.38x = 34,501.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,501.42/261.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.00

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