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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.18, 391.83 and 114.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.18, 391.83 and 114.93 is: 172.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.18 : 391.83 = 114.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.18/391.83 = 114.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.18x = 391.83 × 114.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.18x = 45,033.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,033.02/261.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.42

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