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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.49, 392.27 and 107.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.49, 392.27 and 107.41 is: 161.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.49 : 392.27 = 107.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.49/392.27 = 107.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.49x = 392.27 × 107.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.49x = 42,133.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,133.72/261.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.13

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