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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.50, 391.91 and 131.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.50, 391.91 and 131.49 is: 197.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.50 : 391.91 = 131.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.50/391.91 = 131.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.50x = 391.91 × 131.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.50x = 51,531.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,531.59/261.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.07

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