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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.88, 392.77 and 88.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.88, 392.77 and 88.54 is: 132.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.88 : 392.77 = 88.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.88/392.77 = 88.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.88x = 392.77 × 88.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.88x = 34,775.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,775.86/261.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.79

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