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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.44, 392.13 and 96.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.44, 392.13 and 96.84 is: 145.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.44 : 392.13 = 96.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.44/392.13 = 96.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.44x = 392.13 × 96.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.44x = 37,973.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,973.87/261.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.25

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