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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.22, 391.78 and 76.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.22, 391.78 and 76.13 is: 114.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.22 : 391.78 = 76.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.22/391.78 = 76.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.22x = 391.78 × 76.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.22x = 29,824.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,824.06/261.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.17

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