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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.66, 392.43 and 88.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.66, 392.43 and 88.30 is: 132.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.66 : 392.43 = 88.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.66/392.43 = 88.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.66x = 392.43 × 88.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.66x = 34,651.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,651.57/261.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.43

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