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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.03, 391.56 and 104.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.03, 391.56 and 104.85 is: 157.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.03 : 391.56 = 104.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.03/391.56 = 104.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.03x = 391.56 × 104.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.03x = 41,055.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,055.07/261.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.28

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