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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.52, 392.13 and 131.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.52, 392.13 and 131.43 is: 197.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.52 : 392.13 = 131.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.52/392.13 = 131.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.52x = 392.13 × 131.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.52x = 51,535.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,535.69/261.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.06

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