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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.40, 392.12 and 117.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.40, 392.12 and 117.24 is: 175.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.40 : 392.12 = 117.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.40/392.12 = 117.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.40x = 392.12 × 117.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.40x = 45,972.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,972.15/261.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.87

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