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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.52, 392.34 and 78.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.52, 392.34 and 78.92 is: 118.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.52 : 392.34 = 78.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.52/392.34 = 78.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.52x = 392.34 × 78.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.52x = 30,963.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,963.47/261.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.40

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