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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.54, 392.31 and 88.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.54, 392.31 and 88.21 is: 132.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.54 : 392.31 = 88.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.54/392.31 = 88.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.54x = 392.31 × 88.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.54x = 34,603.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,603.95/261.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.31

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