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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.10, 391.61 and 78.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.10, 391.61 and 78.46 is: 117.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.10 : 391.61 = 78.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.10/391.61 = 78.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.10x = 391.61 × 78.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.10x = 30,725.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,725.33/261.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.68

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