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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.78, 392.64 and 90.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.78, 392.64 and 90.78 is: 136.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.78 : 392.64 = 90.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.78/392.64 = 90.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.78x = 392.64 × 90.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.78x = 35,643.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,643.86/261.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.16

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