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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.81, 392.70 and 97.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.81, 392.70 and 97.30 is: 145.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.81 : 392.70 = 97.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.81/392.70 = 97.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.81x = 392.70 × 97.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.81x = 38,210.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,210.02/261.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.95

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