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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.59, 392.29 and 131.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.59, 392.29 and 131.56 is: 197.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.59 : 392.29 = 131.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.59/392.29 = 131.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.59x = 392.29 × 131.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.59x = 51,610.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,610.76/261.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.30

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