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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.69, 392.59 and 88.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.69, 392.59 and 88.36 is: 132.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.69 : 392.59 = 88.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.69/392.59 = 88.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.69x = 392.59 × 88.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.69x = 34,688.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,688.81/261.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.56

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