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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.20, 392.09 and 116.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.20, 392.09 and 116.91 is: 175.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.20 : 392.09 = 116.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.20/392.09 = 116.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.20x = 392.09 × 116.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.20x = 45,838.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,838.66/261.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.50

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