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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.50, 392.37 and 107.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.50, 392.37 and 107.47 is: 161.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.50 : 392.37 = 107.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.50/392.37 = 107.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.50x = 392.37 × 107.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.50x = 42,167.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,167.02/261.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.25

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