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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.64, 392.53 and 88.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.64, 392.53 and 88.31 is: 132.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.64 : 392.53 = 88.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.64/392.53 = 88.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.64x = 392.53 × 88.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.64x = 34,664.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,664.32/261.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.49

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