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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.94, 392.95 and 88.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.94, 392.95 and 88.61 is: 132.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.94 : 392.95 = 88.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.94/392.95 = 88.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.94x = 392.95 × 88.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.94x = 34,819.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,819.85/261.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.93

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