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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.23, 391.43 and 114.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.23, 391.43 and 114.82 is: 172.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.23 : 391.43 = 114.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.23/391.43 = 114.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.23x = 391.43 × 114.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.23x = 44,943.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,943.30/261.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.05

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