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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.95, 393.09 and 131.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.95, 393.09 and 131.99 is: 198.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.95 : 393.09 = 131.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.95/393.09 = 131.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.95x = 393.09 × 131.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.95x = 51,881.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,881.98/261.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.06

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