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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.54, 392.31 and 78.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.54, 392.31 and 78.93 is: 118.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.54 : 392.31 = 78.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.54/392.31 = 78.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.54x = 392.31 × 78.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.54x = 30,964.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,964.63/261.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.40

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