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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.52, 392.36 and 90.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.52, 392.36 and 90.52 is: 135.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.52 : 392.36 = 90.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.52/392.36 = 90.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.52x = 392.36 × 90.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.52x = 35,516.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,516.43/261.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.81

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