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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.64, 392.26 and 97.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.64, 392.26 and 97.01 is: 145.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.64 : 392.26 = 97.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.64/392.26 = 97.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.64x = 392.26 × 97.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.64x = 38,053.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,053.14/261.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.44

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