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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.71, 392.61 and 88.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.71, 392.61 and 88.49 is: 132.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.71 : 392.61 = 88.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.71/392.61 = 88.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.71x = 392.61 × 88.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.71x = 34,742.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,742.06/261.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.75

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