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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.81, 392.77 and 97.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.81, 392.77 and 97.33 is: 146.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.81 : 392.77 = 97.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.81/392.77 = 97.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.81x = 392.77 × 97.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.81x = 38,228.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,228.30/261.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.02

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