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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.52, 392.06 and 131.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.52, 392.06 and 131.44 is: 197.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.52 : 392.06 = 131.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.52/392.06 = 131.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.52x = 392.06 × 131.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.52x = 51,532.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,532.37/261.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.05

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