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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.77, 392.58 and 88.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.77, 392.58 and 88.43 is: 132.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.77 : 392.58 = 88.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.77/392.58 = 88.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.77x = 392.58 × 88.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.77x = 34,713.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,713.89/261.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.61

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