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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.39, 392.13 and 78.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.39, 392.13 and 78.77 is: 118.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.39 : 392.13 = 78.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.39/392.13 = 78.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.39x = 392.13 × 78.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.39x = 30,886.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,886.12/261.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.16

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