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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.71, 392.55 and 88.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.71, 392.55 and 88.48 is: 132.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.71 : 392.55 = 88.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.71/392.55 = 88.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.71x = 392.55 × 88.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.71x = 34,732.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,732.82/261.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.71

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