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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.95, 392.31 and 131.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.95, 392.31 and 131.72 is: 197.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.95 : 392.31 = 131.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.95/392.31 = 131.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.95x = 392.31 × 131.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.95x = 51,673.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,673.11/261.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.27

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