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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.51, 392.33 and 131.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.51, 392.33 and 131.19 is: 196.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.51 : 392.33 = 131.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.51/392.33 = 131.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.51x = 392.33 × 131.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.51x = 51,468.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,468.81/261.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.81

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