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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.43, 391.84 and 116.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.43, 391.84 and 116.85 is: 175.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.43 : 391.84 = 116.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.43/391.84 = 116.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.43x = 391.84 × 116.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.43x = 45,783.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,783.96/261.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.13

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