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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.65, 392.58 and 88.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.65, 392.58 and 88.38 is: 132.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.65 : 392.58 = 88.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.65/392.58 = 88.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.65x = 392.58 × 88.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.65x = 34,696.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,696.22/261.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.60

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