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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.30, 391.82 and 116.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.30, 391.82 and 116.92 is: 175.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.30 : 391.82 = 116.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.30/391.82 = 116.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.30x = 391.82 × 116.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.30x = 45,811.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,811.59/261.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.32

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