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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.68, 392.54 and 88.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.68, 392.54 and 88.34 is: 132.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.68 : 392.54 = 88.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.68/392.54 = 88.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.68x = 392.54 × 88.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.68x = 34,678.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,678.19/261.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.52

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