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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.43, 391.96 and 117.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.43, 391.96 and 117.07 is: 175.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.43 : 391.96 = 117.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.43/391.96 = 117.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.43x = 391.96 × 117.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.43x = 45,886.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,886.76/261.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.52

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