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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.09, 391.49 and 114.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.09, 391.49 and 114.84 is: 172.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.09 : 391.49 = 114.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.09/391.49 = 114.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.09x = 391.49 × 114.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.09x = 44,958.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,958.57/261.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.19

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