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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.44, 392.20 and 88.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.44, 392.20 and 88.08 is: 132.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.44 : 392.20 = 88.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.44/392.20 = 88.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.44x = 392.20 × 88.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.44x = 34,544.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,544.98/261.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.13

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