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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.54, 392.27 and 90.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.54, 392.27 and 90.50 is: 135.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.54 : 392.27 = 90.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.54/392.27 = 90.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.54x = 392.27 × 90.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.54x = 35,500.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,500.44/261.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.74

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