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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.60, 392.88 and 133.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.60, 392.88 and 133.44 is: 200.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.60 : 392.88 = 133.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.60/392.88 = 133.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.60x = 392.88 × 133.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.60x = 52,425.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,425.91/261.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.40

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