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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.26, 391.57 and 116.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.26, 391.57 and 116.82 is: 175.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.26 : 391.57 = 116.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.26/391.57 = 116.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.26x = 391.57 × 116.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.26x = 45,743.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,743.21/261.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.09

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