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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.22, 391.97 and 116.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.22, 391.97 and 116.91 is: 175.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.22 : 391.97 = 116.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.22/391.97 = 116.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.22x = 391.97 × 116.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.22x = 45,825.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,825.21/261.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.43

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