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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.47, 392.10 and 131.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.47, 392.10 and 131.43 is: 197.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.47 : 392.10 = 131.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.47/392.10 = 131.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.47x = 392.10 × 131.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.47x = 51,533.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,533.70/261.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.09

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