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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.51, 391.83 and 131.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.51, 391.83 and 131.38 is: 196.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.51 : 391.83 = 131.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.51/391.83 = 131.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.51x = 391.83 × 131.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.51x = 51,477.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,477.89/261.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.85

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