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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.64, 392.50 and 79.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.64, 392.50 and 79.04 is: 118.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.64 : 392.50 = 79.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.64/392.50 = 79.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.64x = 392.50 × 79.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.64x = 31,023.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,023.20/261.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.57

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