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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.11, 391.82 and 116.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.11, 391.82 and 116.84 is: 175.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.11 : 391.82 = 116.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.11/391.82 = 116.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.11x = 391.82 × 116.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.11x = 45,777.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,777.71/261.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.32

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