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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.54, 392.40 and 115.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.54, 392.40 and 115.25 is: 172.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.54 : 392.40 = 115.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.54/392.40 = 115.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.54x = 392.40 × 115.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.54x = 45,222.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,222.14/261.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.91

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