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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.48, 392.28 and 131.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.48, 392.28 and 131.53 is: 197.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.48 : 392.28 = 131.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.48/392.28 = 131.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.48x = 392.28 × 131.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.48x = 51,596.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,596.59/261.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.33

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