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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.57, 392.24 and 88.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.57, 392.24 and 88.20 is: 132.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.57 : 392.24 = 88.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.57/392.24 = 88.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.57x = 392.24 × 88.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.57x = 34,595.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,595.57/261.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.26

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