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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.30, 391.86 and 116.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.30, 391.86 and 116.94 is: 175.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.30 : 391.86 = 116.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.30/391.86 = 116.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.30x = 391.86 × 116.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.30x = 45,824.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,824.11/261.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.37

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