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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.35, 391.99 and 78.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.35, 391.99 and 78.69 is: 118.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.35 : 391.99 = 78.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.35/391.99 = 78.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.35x = 391.99 × 78.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.35x = 30,845.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,845.69/261.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.02

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