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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.40, 391.92 and 117.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.40, 391.92 and 117.28 is: 175.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.40 : 391.92 = 117.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.40/391.92 = 117.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.40x = 391.92 × 117.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.40x = 45,964.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,964.38/261.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.84

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