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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.13, 391.60 and 116.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.13, 391.60 and 116.75 is: 175.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.13 : 391.60 = 116.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.13/391.60 = 116.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.13x = 391.60 × 116.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.13x = 45,719.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,719.30/261.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.08

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